Whispers Among the Stalks

Duane Michael
Spine Chilling Stories
4 min readMar 8, 2024

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The Cornfield’s Curse — A Fictional Horror Story

A moonlit cornfield stretches out endlessly under the starry night sky.
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The sun was sinking low, stretching shadows over the vast cornfield that spread out before the sleepy town of Oakridge.

Harvest season was in full swing, but Oakridge was more than just a backdrop of golden stalks and bustling farmers.

There was something else there, something whispered about among the locals, something dark that lurked in the rustling leaves.

Sarah Marshall, a spirited teenager with a knack for adventure, couldn’t resist the allure of the cornfield’s mystery.

Despite the warnings from folks around town, she felt drawn to explore the secrets hidden within the swaying maze of maize.

Her pulse quickened with a mix of excitement and nerves as she stepped into the unknown.

The air was heavy with the scent of earth and fallen leaves, and the distant call of an owl sent a shiver down Sarah’s spine.

Undeterred, she pressed on, her footsteps soft on the damp ground. The towering cornstalks loomed over her, casting eerie shapes in the dimming light.

As darkness crept in, Sarah’s senses sharpened, every rustle and creak sending her imagination into overdrive. She picked up her pace, eager to escape the claustrophobic grip of the cornfield.

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Duane Michael
Spine Chilling Stories

I am a creative visionary and storyteller, weaving my dreams into words. It is my goal that you will enjoy my words. 😊