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Weekly Contest #281
Disclaimer: Mild language and sexual nuance.“Where the hell is it?”Nancy was fussing about the kitchen, looking for the wine opener. She crashed through drawers, slamming them shut after nearly taking them off their runners jerking them open. She could feel Thomas was watching from the doorway.“Having fun?” She quipped sarcastically. “Nope, just hoping it'll make you aware there are other people around.”Nancy sighed. She hated when she got like this. It was always over stupid, pointless things, but her whole body would shake with violen...
Weekly Contest #280
“I don’t know what you’re talking about, sweetheart. There’s nothing there.” Gina was becoming exasperated, but her child was insistent.“I know I saw something, Mom! It looked like a dragonfly, but it was a tiny person. And it flew there, under the TV stand” Lila pointed and stomped her foot in frustration.“Don’t you dare speak to me like that, young lady.” Gina’s eyes narrowed at Lila, which caused the girl to shrink from her previously bold stance.“Sorry, Mommy.” Lila looked down at her red sneakers, using a toe to fidget with the untied l...
Weekly Contest #279
*Disclaimer* The following story contains moments of violence, gore, and some strong language that may not be suitable for all readers. If it were a movie, I'd rate it PG13. If you enjoy zombie movies, none of this will phase you. If you do not, I recommend trying a different story. Thank you.It was, in fact, a dark and stormy night. And I, I was in a tent. I've camped plenty of times in the rain. It was also normal for me to be alone on my ventures. Yet, somehow, this time felt more exposed. Call it a premonition or a hunch, but it's almost...
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