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Elle M. Athens in The Daily Cuppa

Don’t Accept Her Invitation

No matter how cozy the fire or steamy the soup

Stacey Lynn Klug in The Daily Cuppa

Inspired by Creepy Children

Time to write a novel!

Rachella Angel Page in The Daily Cuppa

What Happened That Night at the Turn-Around?

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Elanor Sue in The Daily Cuppa

Empty chair with creepy shadow.

HALLOWEEN STORY

Part Sixteen

I woke up feeling refreshed at dawn, and actually slept very peacefully.

Elanor Sue in The Daily Cuppa

Vintage doll with eyes closed.

HALLOWEEN STORY

Part Fifteen

The unfathomable shadows, while I was dancing, scared me somewhat but not that much. Maybe I’d become…

Elanor Sue in The Daily Cuppa

Scary shadow of hand and arm.

HALLOWEEN STORY

Part Fourteen

I would just remain inside — have dinner, clean up. Not super interesting, but…

Elanor Sue in The Daily Cuppa

Close-up of man with menacing eyes.

HALLOWEEN STORY

Part Twelve

There was continuous thumping at the door. I managed to ignore it for probably five minutes, then…

Elanor Sue in The Daily Cuppa

Man with pumpkin on head looking menacing.

HALLOWEEN STORY

Part Eleven

As soon as I got back inside, I heard the door knock. If it was the police, they sure worked fast.

Elanor Sue in The Daily Cuppa

Darkness in the woods with moody trees.

HALLOWEEN STORY

I stayed composed, though part of me jerked back.

Elanor Sue in The Daily Cuppa

Pumpkins and skull and candles on ground outside create a spooky atmosphere.

HALLOWEEN STORY

As I said, I made sure doors were locked.