In the dead of night, there lay a swamp outside the far reaches of what is now Utah. The tall, moss-covered trees looked to be hulking shapes, ready to snatch anyone who stepped in their path. The moon was a new moon this night, hidden amongst the gathering clouds of a storm. The only light … More The Dinosaur
As I stood over the gray-colored stone, the rain soaking me through, images flashed before my eyes. The way he’d taken care of her so delicately, took her everywhere he went and fixed any damage that he might’ve caused. My fists curled up, nails digging into my skin. It had been an icy cold day … More She
Morgan never thought that this could ever happen to her sister or anyone. What happened was so obscure that nobody outside the family believed the real story. It was a warm, sunny spring day, but Morgan’s mood and dress were far from that. She wore a black dress and gloves. Morgan thought about wearing a … More Short Horror Tales: Piano Keys
I’ve lived in the city for 20 years. Over that period, I’ve lived with eight different families. I loved the first seven that moved in with me. They would take care of me by talking peacefully in my presence, cleaning up my room, and calling doctors when I got sick or when my legs or … More In the City
It was winter 2003. I was taking my last semester at the University of Oregon, and was looking forward to starting my career in space aromatics. Everything was going according to plan. My friends were going to graduate at the same time as me, I got a job promotion, and I would attend my best … More The Red Room
“Do you always have to invite your friends?” Jenna complained. Her older sister was the life of the party and always had to crash whatever event she had planned with her friends. Cassie frowned and put her hands on her hips. Her younger sister always tried to make trouble, whatever she went, it seemed. Irritating, … More Short Horror Tales: Mirror, Mirror
Kindra I remember it as a dream. Colors. They flowed so brightly and brilliantly before my eyes. Shades of green washed over my face like a fresh summer day, purples that tasted of grape, or a musical note, wild and convulsed with black and white. “Gifted, that’s what you are,” Moma said once. “It’s like … More Interconnect
He came into my shop on Monday morning. I didn’t catch a full glimpse of him as he walked in, but he appeared to be one of my clients. Or I thought he was one of my clients. Until I saw him in the faint early morning light reflecting off the window. It was someone … More Short Horror Tales: The Mysterious Stranger
Clara rushed through the forest, the branches scraping her face and hands. She couldn’t see what was in hot pursuit but could hear it chasing her. The soft, grumbling sound crept closer and closer. Clara gasped for breath and retreated behind a tree as its presence reached her vicinity. The soft grumbling sounds disturbed the … More Short Horror Tales: The Pink Animals
She died 3 years ago. It was a rather dramatic way to go by all accounts. A car accident caused by a drunk driver, and it was an instant death. It was instantaneous and painless, according to the coroner. I didn’t believe him. Everyone feels it for one second or two. There’s no way she … More Short Horror Tales: The Accused
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