I noticed the door out of the corner of my eye, I wish in my heart of hearts I never did. It was small, that’s what I found odd. A lazy sign described what was to be found within. Read more »
Blindness
I’ve been blind since birth. I know it’s a cliche when they say blind people can see things the seeing cannot, but it’s true. When you are unfettered with the blessing of sight the other senses are heightened. I can *see* our house in my mind using touch, sound and smell. Read more »
Returned
I woke up, my head pounding, looking up at the early morning sky. Getting my bearings, I sat up.
I was in my front garden. I shivered holding my drenched nightgown closed. Read more »
Cold Reading
I sat in the theatre as a skeptic as The Great Georgio pointed at me.
“Stand up,” He said, beckoning me with his hand. Read more »
One Last Try
I watched the black and pregnant clouds for what seems like hours, praying they would not burst. Read more »
Arachnophobia
When my son screamed for his Dad, I rushed up the stairs and flung open his bedroom door. Read more »
Asphyxiation
My latest girlfriend wants me to asphyxiate her, a fetish I don’t find appealing. Now, don’t take latest to mean that I’m some sort of man-whore, I’m not. I’m just having trouble finding the right woman. Read more »
One Last Visit
When I met my husband, Stuart, he lavished me with jewellery and attention. He was strong, but gentle, he treated me like a princess. Read more »
Completing the Puzzle
I fingered the last piece of the puzzle in my hand that completed the picture, finished the jigsaw. Read more »
Why the Leaves Fall
I sat, with my arms crossed, in the ice cold cabin, trying not to shiver, trying to stay brave for my son. I could see his breath freeze as it left his mouth, but I could not see his face, he hung his head. Read more »
Handwriting
Handwriting can give away a lot about a person, their state of mind at the time, their emotions, even their intelligence. Read more »
Muddy Paw Prints
I hear the moans at my door and the scratching. They are stupid, but strong; I hope the locks are strong enough. Read more »
All Out of Piggies
“And this little piggy cried…” I proclaimed. Read more »
TalesofTim: TakeMeSomewhere – The Dawn of Teleportation
YouTube user TalesofTim has made a very unique video of my micro story TakeMeSomewhere – The Dawn of Teleportation.
Do I Regret Anything?
I contemplate my life as I lay in the hospital bed. I know these are my last days. *Do I regret anything?* *Maybe.* I was bodyguard to the president before his impeachment, after that an enforcer for the mob. I guess, that is what I am most known for, and maybe that is what I… Read more »
TakeMeSomewhere: The Dawn of Teleportation
“We read about it in books and saw it in movies,” the Newscaster said into the camera, “One year ago today TakeMeSomewhere became the first company to bring the teleportation to the masses.” Read more »
2:31am
In the darkened room I approached the curtains, seeing the flashing lights strobe the walls. An ambulance, followed by three patrol cars neared the house. Read more »
Message Recieved
“You’re going to die tonight!”
That is a text message you can take several different ways. You can panic, especially if it was from an unknown number. You can scoff at it. Or you can ignore it. Read more »
OCD
I have obsessive compulsive disorder. I’m not a germaphobe or a checker, I just really hate odd numbers. It’s hard to explain, I just don’t feel right and I have to rectify it. I see one shoe on the floor, I have to find the other before the anxiety becomes unbearable. I buy food in pairs. I have two cars, even though I only use one. Read more »
Rock Bottom
I took the drugs to allow me to escape the depressing life I made for myself. A combination of bad decisions and lack of a father figure brought me here. Read more »
Do You Want to See a Dead Body?
My uncle died recently.
Our family is close, closer than usual in a day of social media and distances pulling apart fragile relationships so all that’s left is a phone call on holidays and birthdays. Read more »
New Guy At Work
We have this new guy at work. He’s not said a word to anyone outside the meetings he has with his boss. He’s a web developer. He’s given a specification document, dons his headphones and just taps away. Read more »
Vanity
I looked at the face staring back at me in the mirror and sighed. Its leathery skin made me look old. The holes for eyes appeared like they were cut by a maniac; no that will not do at all. Read more »
Drinking Games on YouTube
Chilling Tales for Dark Nights have teamed together with David Cummings of The No Sleep Podcast to release Drinking Games on YouTube. Read more »
Please Forgive Me: An Act of Charity
I’m a people watcher; a hobby that lends itself to a barista such as me. The coffee shop I run looks out on main street, a typical urban carriageway; large glass windows frame the human traffic passing. It was from here that I watched a daily ritual performed by a regular customer, just a sweet bit of charity, but now I wish I hadn’t. Read more »