Tag Archives: horror
Lebeau-Blanc
Steve was awoken one October night by his dog’s whimpering. The clock said 3:12 am. The dog needed an emergency walk, and Steve had little choice but to take him on one. Steve reluctantly put on the clothes from the … Continue reading
The Midsummer Terror
I awoke one fateful night, with many a terrible bite. The constant itching made them red. Then, on window siding…I saw a creature climbing. With it’s wings gripping…and a long needled head. “I’ll never get back to my dreaming,” I … Continue reading
Inspiration: “The Water Ghost of Harrowby Hall” by John Kendrick Bangs
The trouble with Harrowby Hall was that it was haunted, what was worse, the ghost did not content itself with merely appearing at the bedside of the afflicted person who saw it, but persisted in remaining there for one mortal … Continue reading
The Ghost at Lock 60
When the original Erie Canal was completed in 1825, it was hailed as “The Eighth Wonder of the Western World”–an “engineering marvel”–but it was far from perfect. It was downright dangerous at times, especially for the boys, “Hoggees,” who rode … Continue reading
Popular as One
It has often been said that popular groups of girls think (using the term loosely) as a one. They use their oneness to collectively terrify the rest of the student population. They think no one can argue with their pretty … Continue reading
The Same but Different
One rainy night, a young man entered a graveyard in Missoula, Montana. He had no umbrella, but he was not empty handed. He clutched a slim musical instrument case. Judging from his tee shirt and shorts, one would have to … Continue reading
Modern American Folktales 