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‘You need a holiday, Arthur’ spoke my good friend and business partner George Tabbert. We were sat in the clubhouse of Ridswell…
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Don’t Try Talking to Disney World Mascots at Closing Time
I've always wondered who was behind the costumes. I was unfortunate enough to find out when I took my son on his…
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A Diner Open 25 Hours a Day
Late one night, I found myself driving down what seemed like an endless stretch of road. I was on my way back…
Read NowThrees and Sevens
Three and seven; the fold was imminent. I looked conspicuously around at the other two player’s faces to see if they were…
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Mr. Banana
We’d been doing civics for the past month. I was teaching second grade at Witherspoon Elementary, struggling to teach the meaning of…
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You Asked Me For My Name (Tales of Lilith)
It was darkening, the end of the day. I walked a suburban artery that fed the middle class neighborhoods of Castle Rock.…
Read NowModern Monster
Hello, my name's Charlie Ipstien. Dorky, I know. But I’m better known as ‘Chips’ by my familiar. I ain’t a classy guy,…
Read NowShut That Damned Door
My parents died in a car crash when I was fourteen. Don't feel bad for me or anything. I've made my peace…
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The White Wolf of London Street
Zorakuba wasn’t your average 17-year-old boy. He was odd, very odd, in both his appearance and personality. He was short, slightly thin,…
Read NowEmpty Spaces
Anne was new to the city, and she knew without a doubt that it wasn't the place for her. She was used…
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Perfect Day
It was a perfect June day. The sky was blue and not one cloud to be seen. It was warm and the…
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A Quiet Friday Evening
It was around half past twelve at night when I stumbled home. I hadn’t really drunk, although most people of my age…
Read NowThe Metaphysical
“One may attain the Metaphysical’s wealth, All they have to trade is blood and good health.” This was the message written on…
Read NowAbigail’s Run
October 31st 1691 ‘’Hurry,’’ Deliverance whispered, her voice softer than the light breeze which tousled her lank grey hair. ‘’Bury it, child,…
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Tonight’s Entertainment
In the dark of the night, little children often feel as if they see demons in their closet, and as if someone…
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Don’t Install the Hangman App
I had just finished another level of my favorite game app when the usual ad popped up. I know the companies that…
Read NowJust Another Haunted House Story
Some people are born to explore, while some are born to sit at home and waste away in their solitude. Some people…
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Dream House
Farrah stared up at the dark old house, with its boarded-up windows and doors, creaky wrap around porch, and flecks of paint…
Read NowI Don’t Want to Go into the Woods
A few months ago one of my closest friends at work and I realized our feelings were growing into something more than…
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Second Chances
The following is a true story with real people and real media attention. I am going to try to be vague in…
Read NowShady Wood
Linda, I'm not sure whether this letter will ever reach you, but I'm going to put it in the mailbox and hope…
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