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
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
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
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
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
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
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
By M.E. Solomon Image by Barandash Karandashich I have a story to tell that overwhelms the mind. I sit scribbling furiously to recall every detail of this day, but I fear I will not capture it whole, since… Continue Reading
By Matthew B. Johnson Image by Willgard Krause Marion sat on her lab stool, her hands beneath her to keep them from shaking. Her brown eyes twitched back and forth as she held the intruder’s unblinking stare. His… Continue Reading
The Adventure That Wouldn’t End! Poor Giovanni! He thought getting into medical school was tough, but that was just the beginning of his troubles. First, his patient came back to life and started demanding she be released from… Continue Reading