Dismal, Eric decided about the vast empty landscape. He longed to be back in his hometown school now. Friends and foes would be so much better than this place of nothing. Yet here he was, trudging along, hoping to reach the next settlement before a dust storm kicked up or his air tank ran empty.Continue reading “WOTD: Dismal (story, part 1 [Mars Adventure])”
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Halloween Challenge, Day 30: tap, Tap, TAP! (story)
The rain falling steady outside helped lull me to sleep. The clouds so thick no moon or stars would be making a presence over night. A sweet dream started playing in my mind and I was set for a restful night. Tap. The sound barely registering in my ears. Tap. As it continued, it broughtContinue reading “Halloween Challenge, Day 30: tap, Tap, TAP! (story)”
Halloween Challenge, Day 28: One Bright Day (story)
One bright day, in the middle of the night, as the sun rose over the horizon, I was abruptly awakened by a knock on the door. I looked over at the clock which displayed 3:21 a.m. in bright ominously red numbers. A count down, but to what? And who would be knocking on the doorContinue reading “Halloween Challenge, Day 28: One Bright Day (story)”
Halloween Challenge, Day 26: Mirror, Mirror (story)
On a stand in the corner of the bedroom is a full length mirror. Usually I don’t pay it much attention, it’s my wife’s and I seldom have reason to look in it. In the dead of night a few days back, however, the mirror began glowing with an eerie light, waking me up. ItContinue reading “Halloween Challenge, Day 26: Mirror, Mirror (story)”
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