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A Dream of Tunnels
“Remember, the entrance door to the sanctuary is inside you.” — Rumi, 13th Century I had a wife once, aeons ago; but I can't remember her ...
The Renewal
My friends Kev and Nat were about to celebrate their fourteenth anniversary and wanted it to be something special, so after a few months of ...
The Last Night Before the World Ended
Even so close to midnight, the unseasonable heat and humidity clings to the night air with a ferocious grip. Though only one week until Christmas, ...
The Pale Man in the Trees
Part I I have never been a superstitious man, and can honestly say that I do not believe in vampires, ghouls, demons, or anything else that ...
The Winter Babysitter
Well, let’s get one thing out on the table, right at the start. I recognize that this explanation here is likely going to be fairly ...
The Little Girl Who Cried Wolf
“Once upon a time, there was a big bad wolf–” “Mom!” Heather cried out loudly, cutting her twin sister off. “She’s doing it again!” The ...
Downriver With Elombe
For Elombe, at first, the night began like any other. Wakefulness came in a flash. He sat upright in his straw mat, fingers clenched tight ...
Geitefødsel: The Night of the Goat
In my youth, I had a wild streak. I was a teenager during the years when heavy metal began to get old. The group I ...
The Entity and the Lad
Alright, let me get straight into it. I hate kids. Like, I loathe them. My best friend has two kids, both bright, both courteous, both talented -- ...
You’ve Seen the Butcher
Hello. If you’re listening to this then I’ve been found, and there will be questions. Oh yes, questions aplenty. I’m sure the first of which ...
I Followed Her Home
For months, I caught glimpses of Claira from the safety of my cubical. So beautiful, faultless. Through innocent eavesdropping and pattern recall, I unknowingly learned ...
The Staring Doll
Heather was at her friend Jenny’s house one afternoon. It was just after school and Jenny’s parents hadn’t arrived home from work yet. It was ...
