The old church loomed in the darkness, its stained glass windows like eyes watching Emma, James, and their friends as they approached. Once a place of refuge and sanctuary, now the church sat decaying, its secrets hidden behind padlocked doors that were no match for teenage curiosity. “This is crazy,” Emma whispered as James worked … Continue reading Sanctuary
Horror
Shadows
The air hung heavy with the scent of impending rain as Jake and Emily strolled through the narrow cobblestone streets of Raven's Hollow, a town known for its eerie charm. Their footsteps echoed softly, creating a rhythmic melody that resonated through the quiet alleys. Jake, a tall and ruggedly handsome young man, held Emily's hand … Continue reading Shadows
Silence
The night was draped in an eerie silence, broken only by the occasional hoot of an owl and the distant rustling of leaves. Jennifer stood alone in the heart of the forest, her heart pounding in her chest. She had ventured into these woods in search of inspiration for her next novel, a thriller that … Continue reading Silence
Escape
The rain poured relentlessly, as if the heavens themselves wept for what had transpired. A lone figure darted through the narrow alleyways of the forgotten town of Havenbrook, their breath labored and heart pounding in their chest. Sarah had been running for what felt like an eternity, escaping not just the relentless storm but a … Continue reading Escape
Secrets
Our Sunday Scribblings prompt for this week is Secrets. If you decide to write a post based on this week’s prompt, be sure to share your link so everyone can see how you interpreted things! Here’s what I did with it… The wind whispered through the tall pine trees, carrying with it the secrets of the … Continue reading Secrets
Whisper
Our Sunday Scribblings prompt for this week is Whisper. If you decide to write a post based on this week’s prompt, be sure to share your link so everyone can see how you interpreted things! Here’s what I did with it… The old mansion stood shrouded in darkness at the end of a narrow, winding road. … Continue reading Whisper
Some Thoughts After Seeing Scream
I have been a big fan of the Scream franchise from the start. I remember seeing the first movie in the Grandin Theater in my hometown when I was just a junior in high school. That theater, by the way, if you aren't familiar with Roanoke area landmarks is one of those really old theaters. … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing Scream
Some Thoughts After Seeing Halloween Kills
I'm sure there are about three of you out there who are wondering where my posts about those 100 Best Movies I've Never Seen are these days? This is two weeks in a row without the next installment. Thing is... I'm housesitting for another couple of weeks. And while I'm here, I don't have access … Continue reading Some Thoughts After Seeing Halloween Kills
61 – The Thing
Welcome to The Best Movies I’ve Never Seen! This is the part of the blog where I work my way through 100 films I’ve never seen that are generally considered to be great. You’re invited to watch along with me if you can find a copy or find it streaming. So grab some popcorn and let’s … Continue reading 61 – The Thing
Something in the Dark
The girl ran as fast as her feet would carry her over the uneven ground. She knew that her unseen assailant was not far behind. She knew that looking back would cause her to slow down, but she wanted to see how much of a lead she had on the Bad Man. Was it a … Continue reading Something in the Dark
The Confusing Middle 