Hayden Hayden walked into the store through the front doors. Like a customer would. Years working here, and he still didn’t have a key to the back door. If he had any options, he’d find a new job. ‘If’ being the operative word. Hayden tussled his straight black hair. He didn’t have time to showerContinue reading “Part 21 – Spilled Tea”
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Part 20 – Singing to the Moon
Peter After leaving the convenience store, Peter made his way to the car. The new attendant seemed like a good kid. She clearly didn’t know anything about music, but she had humored him. Most people didn’t humor him. They usually tried their best to get him to shut up. Get him to stay on track.Continue reading “Part 20 – Singing to the Moon”
Part 19 – All the Time in the World
Kat And then she was alone. Kat stood behind the counter of an empty store, staring out the window and into what felt like the depths of space. She could see the well-lit gas pumps, but beyond them, a void stretched out into eternity. She was adrift. Kat pulled her phone out to check theContinue reading “Part 19 – All the Time in the World”
Part 18 – All Red
Kat Tomato sauce splashed as a ladleful fell onto a pale crust. She spread it, suddenly reminded of her own face, and how red it must have been. Kat tried to focus on the task at hand. She had an order of four medium pizzas to get into the large industrial oven, so she didn’tContinue reading “Part 18 – All Red”
Part 17 – Further Education
Just my luck. First, I stub my toe. Now, I have to babysit the new girl. Lucy watched as Kat strode in through the front doors of the convenience store, her blonde hair fluttering almost in slow motion as it caught a beam of sunlight. It was as if some sick god wanted to captureContinue reading “Part 17 – Further Education”
Part 16 – Messy
Kat This wasn’t going to do. How could she relax with her apartment this messy? Kat was trying to center herself and prepare for her first shift alone. It was a nerve-wracking prospect in itself, but every time she tried to take a break and calm down, it felt like she was going to be bowled over by anContinue reading “Part 16 – Messy”
Advent of Evil – Day 25
The broken Antler They say he found them himself, face down in the bloody snow. Still, not sure those boys deserved what they got. They may have made him an orphan, but not even an animal deserves butchery like that. I hope revenge was worth the price. The list is a heavy burden to bear.Continue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 25”
Advent of Evil – Day 24
The Martyr A lot of myths surround the Christmas Saint. Resurrections, demon slaying, Nicholas’ story has it all. It’s too bad the truth is so grim. Yes, he saved those kids, but it wasn’t from a barrel; it was a mine. And the demon won in the end when all that coal went up inContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 24”
Advent of Evil – Day 23
Yule Log They say it has to burn all day. Otherwise, it’s bad luck. I say, why leave it to chance? Instead of a log, burn the whole damn tree! If it doesn’t last through the night, at least the gods will see your failure brightly. Then the luck you deserve will come on swiftContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 23”
Advent of Evil – Day 22
Count your Blessings Before going to bed on Christmas Eve, make sure to count your presents. If you find extras in the morning, stamp out the ones that are breathing; otherwise, they’ll keep multiplying. Want more? Sign up for the ARC Directive to get early access to chapters, unlock exclusive horrors, and step deeper into the darkContinue reading “Advent of Evil – Day 22”
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