My Neighbor’s Obituary

My Neighbor’s Obituary

Please note: this story was provided by the author and published as is. It started out like any other day. Isn’t that always how the best stories begin? Well, and the worst. 6 a.m. — my eyelids peeled back in utter disgust at the demanding screams of my alarm clock. I...

Uncle Iggy

Please note: this story was provided by the author and published as is. When I was growing up, whenever we started hearing sounds from the basement, and the house got cold, and the lights went out, my whole family would go hide in our bedrooms until Uncle Iggy was...
Beyond a Shadow

Beyond a Shadow

Please note: this story was provided by the author and published as is. Mr. Carraway would never admit just how uncomfortable he felt in that house; why no, that would only fuel the rumors already circulating among townspeople. Rumors were like a fungus or some other...
Dig

Dig

Please note: this story was provided by the author and published as is. A soft scraping sound came from above and woke me from a deep, dreamless slumber.  Despite my eyes being open, I saw only darkness.  The sensation was strange, like when you fall asleep too early...
Voicemail

Voicemail

Please note: this story was provided by the author and published as is. Hi, you’ve reached the home of Vincent and Katherine McGreggor. Please leave a voicemail, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible. Hi, Mom. Hi, Dad… it’s me. Um, I know it’s been a while… I...