Category: Horror Contest 2014

“The Bargain” by Ian Hunter

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Every Writer

From the comfort of his airline-assigned seat, Terry watched the storm raging outside his window. Terry hated to fly. Bumpy flights like these were the worst. Terry decided to get his mind off the turbulence the only way he knew how:

Deadly Decorating by Erin Landers

Posted on October 23, 2014October 23, 2014 by Every Writer

It was perfect.

Sasha Smith stood staring up at her new, upstairs apartment, smiling.

The Suitcase by Kat Pope

Posted on October 19, 2014October 21, 2014 by Every Writer

“Where are you going at this hour?” Fiona stood in the doorway, a hand at either side of the frame.

Percival thought about trying to explain, then shook his head. “I’m not going anywhere.”

Seeing White Again by Brandon Swarrow

Posted on October 13, 2014 by Every Writer

My wife and children went to Washington, D.C. for Halloween weekend. My legendary “to-do” list was anchored by the two words PAINT BASEMENT.

I was appreciating the tranquility whil

Horror Contest: Patchwork Wood by Bridget Spindler

Posted on September 30, 2014 by Every Writer

They never spoke about what was at the top of the old oak stairs. No one spoke a word when a curious child wandered away from his parents and crept up those ancient oak stairs. They did not attempt to stop him.

Baby by Dolores Tay

Posted on September 18, 2014September 18, 2014 by Every Writer

This time, the two lines were unmistakable.

“It can’t be” I thought, “I have not missed a single day of the pill for the past three years”.

Yet there it was; two red snake eye slits staring right at me.