Adalynn Williams had built her career on disappointment. Not her own—other people's. For seven years, she'd traveled from haunted house to haunted house, séance to séance, armed with thermal cameras, EMF detectors, and a healthy dose of skepticism that had never once failed her. Her column, "Rational Explanations," had debunked everything from the Amityville Horror … Continue reading The Millbrook Recordings
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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
It’s Out There…
Randy quickly entered the cabin and slammed the door shut behind him. He was breathing heavily and had a panicked look on his face. The others just stared at him, confused. He slowly turned, daring to peek through the peephole in the door. “Dude,” Rob said, “What’s the matter with you?” “It’s out there!” Randy … Continue reading It’s Out There…
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
Paul’s Challenge
Name: WillieSetting: Neighbour's BasementObject: Old RefrigeratorEmotion: Disgust Willie raised his head, just to the point where his eyes were above the windowsill. He was desperate to see what the crazy old man next door was up to. "You know," said Willie's mom, "it would nice of you to go next door and lend Mr. Walker … Continue reading Paul’s Challenge
Rosie’s Challenge
Character: Casey Setting: An abandoned middle school Object: A dog named Ralph! Emotion: Panic As a town, Westside was dead or, at the very least, dying. As she was led down her old neighborhood street by her mother's dog, Casey couldn't help but look around and take note of how many homes were empty with … Continue reading Rosie’s Challenge
Send in the Clowns
Kids… You know how Facebook has made it so you can buy and sell things to and from other people who are also on Facebook? Well, late last week, I came across an ad from a local seller that I found both terrifying and a little entertaining. This was the picture that greeted my eyes … Continue reading Send in the Clowns
13 Lessons Learned from Horror Movies
Halloween is quickly approaching. If you weren’t aware of that, then you obviously haven’t been inside a grocery store since the beginning of August when they all started stocking their Halloween candy. Anyway, in recognition of this traditionally frightening time of the year, I thought I’d take a look at horror movies. Most films that … Continue reading 13 Lessons Learned from Horror Movies
Strangers
There's a new slasher movie that came out recently called The Strangers: Prey at Night. It's a sequel to The Strangers, a film that came out 10 years ago. I went to see this new sequel today. Honestly, it wasn't great. And it was nowhere near as terrifying as the first one. I really need … Continue reading Strangers
Giving Blood in a Horror Movie
On Friday, I went over to the local Red Cross and donated blood. Now, I've given blood and platelets many times in the past. But this was the first time I've ever felt completely creeped out by the prospect of donating. Wait, I'll explain... It began when I pulled into the parking garage. I noticed … Continue reading Giving Blood in a Horror Movie
The Confusing Middle 