DUST IN THE WIND

To be alone.
Under a tree.
In a garden.
No people.
No sounds.
Only the birds chirping.
The smell of the grass.
The heat of the sun.
What is that sound?
Oh, the wind rustling the leaves.
How beautiful.
How relaxing.
How perfect.
Oh no.
I hear more sounds.
It’s turning dark.
The sun has retreated.
Someone is coming.
I can’t see who it is.
It can’t be.
I’m dust in the wind.

FOLLOW THE CANDLES

Follow the candles
to where they may lead you.
Down the dark corridor you walk.
Expecting a monster at every corner.
No one appears.
No sounds to break the dead quiet.
Down the corridor you go.
Waiting for something or someone.
But all you see is darkness
and more candles.
A door appears at the end.
It creaks open.
Do you really want to see what
is on the other side?
Human nature propels you forward.
Forward into the dark gloom.
What happens next?
The answer is hidden in the
inner recesses of your mind.
Follow your nightmare to its
bitter end.
Hurry before you wake up.
There’s no turning back now.

COME PLAY ME

The house sits empty.
Deserted for years.
Dust its sole visitor.
The grand piano waits for a voice.
Someone to play its keys.
One last song before
it’s too late.
Before its beauty is lost.
Before it joins the dust.
Come play me.

MIDNIGHT AT THE OASIS

e-e-r-i-n-e-s-s:

Nosferatu (1922)

When the clock chimes 12:00
midnight in the glass house,
time will stand still.
The music will stop.
Dancers will freeze in place.
All will be quiet,
waiting for the last chime.
After the twelfth bong,
time will be released from its trance.
The dancing and music will resume.
No time is lost.
Nothing is gained.
The Dead have assumed control.
THE DEAD GAME has begun.

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A WALK IN THE GRAVEYARD

Let’s take a walk through the graveyard.
Preferably at night under a full moon.
The gravel crunches under your soft footsteps.
The words on the tombstones welcome you
to visit their hosts.
You see a mausoleum in the distance.
Its door stand open,
beckoning for you to enter its darkness.
You step inside.
The door slams shut behind you.
You hear soft moaning sounds.
One of the doors of the crypt slowly opens.
A hand reaches out for you.
You move closer.
The door opens wider.
And then…
You wake up!
I’ll see you in your dreams.

THE DEAD LOVE THE NIGHT

The cemetery is open and waiting for you.
The Dead are awake and ready.
Ready for fun and games.
Games at your expense.
So come on in and enjoy the night.
The Dead love the night.

THE DEAD GAME
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TRAPPED IN THE WALLS

pmsirhc8:

From a Night Window

End House in Oasis, Florida has
The Dead trapped in its walls.
They cannot escape.
They are waiting for their savior.
Who are they waiting for?
Only The Dead know.

THE DEAD GAME
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THE DEAD GAME -- DAY 181

Todd explained to Linda and her friends the purpose behind Wolf's evil game, which was to rid the town of humans and vampires; so that The Dead could assume control of Oasis and then the world.

     “Wolf’s reign of terror at End House had not satisfied his need for evil and destruction. His insatiable lust led him to form his own subversive group of vampires. The Dead brought fear and death wherever they traveled in the world. They easily lured unsuspecting humans to their wild parties and games; the perfect beauty of vampires made them irresistible to mere mortals. The more human blood they’d spilled and the more fear they’d aroused in humans, the stronger they became. 

     "Wolf was the one who planned the deadly party at End House. His plan had been to exterminate all humans and human vampires of Oasis that night, thereby establishing this town as his base of operations. From this base, he planned to launch a worldwide attack on all the vampires who’d refused to join his evil group, leaving only his malevolent group of vampires to rule the world.”

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THE HAUNTED MANSION

The gates stand wide open.
The deserted mansion can be
seen in the distance.
The yard is overgrown with weeds.
There is no sign of life.
Even the trees and bushes
look to be dead.
While the town is bright and sunny,
the mansion’s property is dark and dreary.
It might look deserted but it does have inhabitants.
Not ordinary inhabitants of a town, but
ones who only come out at night.
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THE DEAD LOVE THEIR GAMES

THE DEAD LOVE THEIR GAMES

Darkness is when they roam.
Through the streets of town that they own.
Dark shadow is their name.
For their fun and deadly game.
End House is their base.
It’s all part of their chase.
Stay at home at night.
Or you’re in for a big fright.
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THE DEAD GAME -- DAY 176

Linda was horrified that her friends were tied together on top of a bonfire. She couldn't believe that Todd was unable to save them from the wrath of Shirley.

     “Everyone has forgotten about me again.” Hayden appeared before them. He turned to Shirley. “You’re becoming very tiresome, always getting in the way of the true course of events.”

     “Do you really believe that you will be able to save these humans when I have all my vampires to back me up?” Shirley lifted her arms. A large group of vampires dressed in black hooded robes appeared behind her.

     Once they pulled back their hoods, Linda was stunned to see that they were tired, middle-aged men. However, upon closer inspection, she noticed that their fangs were extended and their eyes were burning red hot.

     “What a fine group of vampires: consisting of the old and infirm,” Hayden said as he waved his hand to make the whole group of geriatric vampires go up in flames.“Now you have no followers.”

     Waving his hand once more, Shirley, Hank, Minnie, and Frank were lifted up and thrown against the wall. They hung suspended while Hayden informed them of their fate. “I’m sending the four of you down to burn in hell so that you can forever lament over the choices you’ve made that have sealed your fate for all eternity.” With that said Hayden turned his hand slightly and vanquished them forever from this world.

     The bonfire sizzled and died out. Todd and Sam, whose shackles clicked open, helped Shana down from the tall mound of burnt wood. Linda was thankful that they only looked black from the smoke of the bonfire, but not hurt. She threw herself into Todd’s arms despite his disheveled and burnt appearance, holding him tight. Brushing feather-like kisses across her face, he crushed her against his body.

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THE DARK MANSION

THE RUNDOWN MANSION

Could there be beautiful rooms inside?
Rooms furnished with the turn of
the century furniture.
Gilded mirrors, ornate picture frames,
and large ballrooms.
How could all this fit into this small house?
Is it real or just an illusion?
It can exist because it’s in Oasis, Florida.
A town where dreams come true.
And nightmares—if you’re not careful.
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COME AND PLAY

whitechapelwitch:

The dead of night,
when The Dead rise.
They rise to play their games.
Games that lead to death
for their innocent victims.
Who will be next?
Only The Dead know.
Come and play.
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