Ten minutes. I stare at her from my window, rehearsing the conversation in my head. It’s been two weeks since I spotted her on that bench. I’d just gotten off a particularly frustrating phone call with a client when I glanced outside, and there she was. She was pretty, of course. I know that now.… Continue reading The Girl on the Bench
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SPOOKY SHORT STORIES: The Learning Season by Suzy G
Suzy G is a writer of dark, lyrical things, and I know that any time I am lucky enough to read something she has written, I'm going to be both in love with and envious of her talent. I'm so happy she sent me something to share here–she's one of those writers whose work I… Continue reading SPOOKY SHORT STORIES: The Learning Season by Suzy G
SPOOKY SHORT STORIES: Darkness Creeping by Sarah Blair
Sarah Blair is an author, podcaster, mommy, teacher, and all around outstanding human. She's been one of my favorite people from the moment we met. You know how some people are just calming to your soul? Sarah is that for me. You can learn more about her at http://www.sarahlblair.com, and listen to her on the… Continue reading SPOOKY SHORT STORIES: Darkness Creeping by Sarah Blair
SPOOKY SHORT STORIES: That’s Not Funny by Reggie Whitley
Reggie Whitley was one of the first writers I met on twitter, and his creepy short stories have always been some of my favorites. I was happy when he agreed to send me something to post for my blog party, mostly because it's been a while since I've read a Reggie story. You can find… Continue reading SPOOKY SHORT STORIES: That’s Not Funny by Reggie Whitley
Spooky Short Stories: Keeping Judge Spencer
Most of you know I participated in a writing contest a few months ago, in which we were assigned different genres, characters, and subjects to write about in each round. I shared my first round story here. For the second round, I was assigned "Suspense, Judge, and Medicine," and came up with Keeping Judge Spencer.… Continue reading Spooky Short Stories: Keeping Judge Spencer
Spooky Short Stories: Some Portion of Sure by Kelsey Macke
When I decided to throw a little blog party for October, I reached out to a few of my writer friends to see if they had anything they’d like to contribute. This short, lyrical piece was written by Kelsey Macke, author of Damsel Distressed, and regular contributor to my happiness and keeper of my sanity. Learn… Continue reading Spooky Short Stories: Some Portion of Sure by Kelsey Macke
Spooky Short Stories: Potter’s Blooms
Most of you know I participated in a writing contest a few months ago, in which we were assigned different genres, characters, and subjects to write about in each round. For the very first round, I was assigned "Horror, Flower Shop Owner, and Texting." I took those three things and came up with Potter's Blooms.… Continue reading Spooky Short Stories: Potter’s Blooms