As darkness crept upon the ancient house, a bizarre stillness enveloped the rooms. The air itself felt thick with a palpable tension. It was then that I first perceived them - faint, murmuring sounds coming from amongst the walls. Each ambiguous utterance seemed to carry a story, a fragment of history. Were they sighs of those who had passed withi… Read More

The darkness was absolute. I could barely see my own fingers. The only gleam came from the {faintglow filtering through the holes in the boarded-up doors. A unnatural breeze whistled through the gaps, creating a melody that was both and spine-tingling.I sought to calm myself, telling me that it was just the elements playing tricks on me. But a powe… Read More

The shadow was absolute. I could barely make out my own hand. The only light came from the {faintsunlight filtering through the spaces in the boarded-up doors. A bone-deep breeze whistled through the gaps, making a sound that was both and terrifying.I tried to reassure myself, telling myself. that it was just the storm playing tricks on me. But a p… Read More

I lay/slept/rested there, frozen in fear/by terror/with dread. The shadows danced/shifted/writhed around me, stretching and twisting like living creatures/hungry serpents/sinister tendrils. Every creak of the house/cabin/old structure, every sigh of the wind outside my window/door/small opening, sent chills down my spine/through my veins/into my bo… Read More

The gloom was absolute. I could barely make out my own arm. The only light came from the {faintsunlight filtering through the holes in the boarded-up windows. A bone-deep gust whistled through the gaps, making a melody that was both beautifuland horrific.I sought to reassure myself, telling me that it was just the storm playing tricks on me. But a … Read More