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Zeph Covington

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The Last King of Carcosa

Weekly Contest #341

In the 1895th year since its founding, my kingdom of Carcosa had its last festival in tribute to Hastur. The harvest had been generous, and it was only right to pay respects. All took part in the parade as we hauled about an effigy of Hastur. Afterwards the people dispersed to enjoy the activities.And of all that had been arranged, I could have never guessed the importance of the foreign theater troupe that had been invited. I did not see their play. Many did. From what I heard of it after had been a ghastly performance, though none could sa...

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Manus Machina

Weekly Contest #340

In the summer of 1963, dwindling contact with the town of Grisbatt ceased altogether. Holly, who was driving up to Michigan, wasn’t aware of this or even of the existence of the town. This was her first time visiting her sister since moving. It was because of this that she was surprised when a sign came into view. She slowed down to read it. “Welcome to Grisbatt!Pop. 4218” It was styled after every sign that marked the boundary of a historic town. Though, now that she was closer, Holly could see how much the paint was cracked and flaking. Th...

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Void Seer

Weekly Contest #338

Nobody knew where the Shadow Callers came from. They appeared one day, and it was on that day the first of the Void Seers were selected. Shaun remembered those first days well. He did not sign up to become one, nor did any of the other Void Seers. It was a sick cosmic lottery; his dreams were invaded by chance, nothing more.He still remembered that shadow of the titanic, cold presence that originated far beyond the edges of humanity’s knowledge of the stars that brushed up against his consciousness. In a single moment, a flood of images, imp...

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The Empty Man

Weekly Contest #337

I arose as I had for months prior and dragged myself out of bed. I stretched, walked to the bathroom, and splashed water onto my face. I looked up. It was the first time I’d looked in a mirror in a while.Unshaven. Unkempt hair. Unfocused, distant eyes. Who was I even looking at?I went to the kitchen. Nothing in the cupboards looked good for breakfast, not that I was feeling that hungry. I sat down at the table. Maybe I’ll just go lay back down. But first, I went and checked the mail box. Empty except for an ad.“Want something? Need something...

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The Woods of Stanridge Pines

Weekly Contest #335

Stanridge Pines was one of those places winter never leaves, as the altitude and nearby mountains kept the town in a perpetual snowdrift. Though “town” might not be an entirely accurate label. There was a main street with a smattering of amenities so folks didn’t have to make the three hour drive to a real city for the basics, but that was about it. All thirty of the residents of Stanridge Pines lived in a collection of cabins some thirty or forty-five minutes up the road past main street.Bruce minded the curves as he drove up into Stanridge...

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