Walter
By A. Elizabeth Herting Image by Raland The coffee was lukewarm. Tepid, rotgut diner swill. The waitress set it down in front of him in an old chipped mug. She was good-sized, just on the north side-of-young with… Continue Reading
Horror
Prowler
By Jamie L. Forrest Image by Selin Serhii The first time I saw him, he was sat on the floor of an old freight train, his knees pulled up to his chest, sliding a rusty penknife… Continue Reading
“Gulli-Bill”
By Jesse Cipala 2020 Horror Short Story Contest- 1st Place Image by de_zla In a sleepy suburban town, on an unremarkable street sat a modest house. An almost indistinguishable Post-Depression Minimal style structure, which blended well with the… Continue Reading
The Great Slime Kings
By Paul O’Neill 2020 Horror Short Story Contest- 2nd Place Image by kittirat roekburi Arlys watched her little brother kneel in the crackling underbrush by the swamp, a slimy frog hopping into his cupped hands. The green air… Continue Reading
This is Susie, Over?
By Nikolai Pike 2020 Horror Short Story Contest- 3rd Place Image by Raggedstone “You’re getting warmer, over!” little Susie hears over the crackling radio as she walks around the living room. Excited by this message, she explodes up… Continue Reading
I’m All Better Now
By N.D. Coley Image by alicedaniel I. Well of course I am writing this down! You have always loved a good message and I am happy to make one. I do not pretend that you have some access… Continue Reading
Time Management
By Taylor Wendt Image by Jack L. Bryson They’d have to break my legs before the storm hit. An hour had passed since they announced my impending fate, tied me up, and sat at the computer… Continue Reading
Mother
By Claire Fitzpatrick Image by Brilliant Eye The farm grew out of the soft yellow hills as though it had always been there. The homestead was the colour of the fields, its roof the same hue as the… Continue Reading
Renartis Rising
By Rekha Valliappan Image by Anna Providence ‘You shall know the truth and the truth shall make you odd.’ –Flannery O’Connor The door was locked. Roma Kaldhari thought the old man looked sick, petrified, and ready to die.… Continue Reading
Window Rattlin’
By Jon Etter Image by Alf-Marty Jimmy Tillerman awoke, eyes wide with terror, to the sound of rattling glass. Whimpering, Jimmy threw off his covers and dashed out of his room, his bare feet thumping loudly on the hardwood… Continue Reading