Kat It was sweet of Soph to drive Kat in for her first shift. She would be meeting a lot of new people, and having her aunt with her made it feel more approachable. Like she wasn’t alone in all this. It didn’t hurt to have the boss on your side, either. Then again, what if they assumed sheContinue reading “Part 11 – Introductions”
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Part 10 – Standards are Slipping
Why can’t anyone do anything right at the crossroads? Doug arrives at the store to find efficiency is the least of his concerns.
Part 9 – Preparations
Kat just has to get ready for work, how scary could that be? It’s just meeting all those new people…right?
31 Days of Dread – Day 31
Growing Pumpkins for the Big Day? Harvest responsibly! They get bigger every single year. Eventually, something has to break… When they do, we’ll finally be able to see what’s inside of them. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early access to chapters, unlock exclusive horrors, and step deeper into the darkContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 31”
Part 8 – Sweeping and Scratching
It’s a quiet night at the crossroads, then Tom hears the scratching.
31 Days of Dread – Day 30
Who’s that knocking? Consider these 5 tips before answering the door! Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early access to chapters, unlock exclusive horrors, and step deeper into the dark — only on Patreon.
31 Days of Dread – Day 29
Cats don’t eat candy, but they know the best trick-or-treat streets! If you see a cat wandering down a street at night, you know it’s safe. Cats are attuned to both nature and the unnatural. If there is danger, they’ll know before you. But if you are on a street, and you hear cats callingContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 29”
31 Days of Dread – Day 28
Grandma told me about her first time trick-or-treating. You won’t believe what she did! She told me egging was expected in her hometown. Residents hated cleaning it up, but they had to get rid of any surplus. Eggs that seemed too big, maybe too colorful, they had to be destroyed. A good Halloween egging wasContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 28”
31 Days of Dread – Day 27
We found it in the Attic! You won’t believe what happened next! It felt wrong to leave it up there. It had already been alone for so long. Sitting in the living room, it was more cheerful, but still too limited. They only had us to engage with. Maria came up with the idea toContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 27”
31 Days of Dread – Day 26
This spooky tradition has a body count! Is this your first time speed dating? I’ve done a few of these before. I find it so much nicer in person, you know? You’re special, I’m sure you hear that a lot, but I mean it like you do… when you’re thinking the things you’re too afraidContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 26”
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