I had been told a few tales about strange happenings in one of the buildings at this factory. I had just laughed to myself, figuring it was over active imaginations. I never really believed in that sort of thing. I will admit there are mysteries in the world, but most are solved eventually. That was until a warm August evening. This particular night I wa...
Here's my new work, I hope you enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it. Notice that this is a completely new work, with no relation at all with the previous one. Thanks to JC_the_Continuer for his editing and suggestions. About past events... I'm not going to allow my life be dictated by no one but myself. ********** Rich's right hand was pinn...
Cast of Characters [Note: Spoiler Alert - this includes updates that may ruin some plot points] Life as a New Hire Impossible gratitude to Nut Ranch who not only made this list - he made it thrice. Only my ineptitude had kept the first two creations from the light. As always, the subject matter is my responsibility. If you like it, it is probably someone...
I awoke from what felt like a very long and deep sleep, the faint recollection of what might have been a dream faded into the morning air upon reflection. Far from being alone, I was entangled with my lover. We passed the night, in what is best described, as one body. We were intertwined and overlapped, twisted together by our limbs under my sheets. The embr...
I'm wondering how long I have been here. How long have I been in the dark? Am I alone? Am I laying or sitting? It's cold. Or is it hot? I can't tell. I feel damp. My skin is on fire. By hair or something is matted to my face. My face stings but has a dull ache. The sensations that I feel across my body and the state of my mind are in competition with each ot...
This is a tentative, possible first chapter of a series. Further additions are dependent on any feedback this piece may receive. Thanks to those who took the time to cast an eye over what follows. I listened to suggestions and took what I agreed with, so if you don't like this effort, then the blame lies solely with me. * In this part of the world the mon...
Closer. As they were getting closer with each passing second, the sounds of their chattering teeth grew only louder behind him, sometimes covered by their never ending wheezing. Still, he ran, away from them, into the unknown of the deserted streets. He felt it coming far ahead, the weakness in his knees, his breath getting short, his heartbeat becoming unb...
Jack had left his front door open for me. Like he'd instructed me, I entered the front door quietly, and found the living room without much trouble. He was sitting on his couch waiting for me, drinking a beer. The open bottle rested in one hand against his thigh. "Hey, Marc," he said, as he stood. "I'm glad you could make it tonight," he added with a smile...
Part 1: Introduction James and Lori had known each other a long time, but James moved to another state for a great job so they mostly kept in touch now by phone and e-mail, weekly. They always had a great time whenever they got together. This account is complete fiction. Lori knew James's birthday was coming up and he was traveling near her home so she cal...
The night out with friends started out quietly but relaxing. I needed to let out the steam of the week, or the month more likely, and I luckily had the supportive friends perfect for this. Stephen was gathering opinions to pick a pub for the night. "Samantha?" he inquired. "Me? I like our regular pub, you know it, it has the best beer." "Right, you wann...