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 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”
Part 7 – I Dream of Fire
A vision of shadow and fire. Does it show the past, or portent a grim future yet to come?
31 Days of Dread – Day 21
The Real Halloween Town! This is the capital of Creepy! Greenvale may be in the middle of nowhere, but it’s my favourite town on Birch Island! Farmland for miles and the best harvest fest this side of the Rocky Mountains. Their massive pumpkins get turned into the best jack-o’-lanterns you’ve ever seen! Just don’t bringContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 21”
31 Days of Dread – Day 20
The Halloween Heap! How to dispose of unwanted Treats! In these trying times, one can’t waste good sugar! If you finish the Halloween season with a mound of candy, think of it like any other ingredient. Sorted and melted, you will have access to uniquely flavoured syrups you can use like honey or treacle. ItContinue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 20”
31 Days of Dread – Day 19
Getting decorations from the basement? Make sure to follow these rules! Don’t enter your basement at night. Natural light is more reliable than electric. Check to make sure everything is where you left it. If something is out of place or unfamiliar, calmly leave as if nothing is wrong. DO NOT TAKE ANYTHING WITH YOU!Continue reading “31 Days of Dread – Day 19”
Part 6 – Slice After Slice
Daisy thinks she’s in for a peaceful night slinging pizzas at the crossroads. Then the phone rings.
Part 5 – Just Another Day at the Crossroads
Tom arrives at work to discover