Tag: horror short story
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A Delightful Clique
My Grandpa passed away a few weeks ago. They tasked me with cleaning his home, as I was the only one of my siblings without a full-time job. Going into the old house, the smell of stale coffee and dust overwhelmed me. Tears welled up in my eyes as I thought back to the many ... -
Urban Legend “Black Aggie”
The interesting thing about urban legends is that no one knows how they get started. Yet, somehow they are born and bring fascinating history with them. I watched this television show, Mysteries Unknown, for the first time today; they featured a relatively unknown urban legend, “The Black Aggie.” If you ever decide to visit Washington, D.C., ... -
The Board – Epilogue
Read more on my author page Aidan walked up to the building that housed Liefeld Insurance. He had a busy schedule ahead of him that day. A board meeting, meetings with two different IT teams, and lunch with Cassidy to go over the next steps for the future of the company. Staff members from all ... -
The Board – Part 14
Read more on my author page When Aidan got to work the next morning, he knew Richard’s seat would be empty, but he didn’t expect to see the rest of the seats unoccupied. Horatio stood in front of the large windows, gazing out over the city the way he always did during meetings. Without turning ... -
The Board – Part 13
Read more on my author page Aidan waited patiently in front of Levi Court, a small cul-de-sac quietly tucked just outside the main metropolis. There were only four houses situated in the semi-circular residential street. Aidan paced, waiting for the note’s writer to arrive and hoping the homeowners weren’t going to call the cops on ... -
The Board – Part 12
Read more on my author page Every time Aidan closed his eyes, he saw things. Things from his past. Things from his present and things he needed to do for his future. First Victoria and then Leonard, both of whom were not so far off the deep end that they couldn’t be saved. Redeemed. Next, ... -
Wyoming’s Bigfoot
Bigfoot, Yeti, Sasquatch, Skunk Ape, and Grass Man are a few names we call this furry humanoid creature. There have been sightings all over the world. Videos have made their way onto Youtube and the internet. Most of the sightings in the states have come out of the Pacific Northwest. What many people don’t know ... -
The Board – Part 11
Read more on my author’s page Aidan wasn’t expecting to see Cassidy outside his apartment. When their eyes met, she turned and walked away, but Aidan understood what she wanted without her having to utter a word. Keeping enough distance between them, he followed her to a coffee shop a few blocks north of his ... -
The Board – Part 9
Read more on my author’s page Aidan watched as each member of the board sat stiffly in their chairs around the large round table. They were visibly uncomfortable, and even though Aidan knew he wasn’t free from blame either, he chuckled to himself. Finally, Bailey spoke up. “It’s internal?” Horatio stood up and paced the ... -
Virginia’s Vampires
I have family living in Richmond, Virginia. I have visited them during the holidays. Richmond also houses the museum of my favorite author and hero, Edgar Allan Poe. The museum has been on my bucket list of places I want to see but haven’t yet. I wonder if Poe haunts the museum. With Richmond’s bloody ...