A SHADOW IN THE WIND

The castle sits in the woods.

Memories fill its walls.

Echoes of laughter

vibrate the still air.

Whisps of smoke float 

between the trees.

A transparent shadow

settles beside me,

with a tap on my shoulder,

a sigh in my ear.

With a wistful smile, I say,

“Goodbye, my love.

We’ll be together again soon.“

FOOTSTEPS

witchinqhour:

Where am I?
Why am I in a cemetery
in the middle of the night?
Who brought me here?
Did I walk in my sleep?
I hear footsteps.
They’re coming closer.
Where can I hide?
There’s a big tombstone.
I’ll hide behind it.
Hopefully, the footsteps
belong to a human and not
to one of The Dead.
Anything is possible in Oasis, Florida.
THE DEAD GAME
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NIGHTMARE

darkestdee:

A dark alley with no one around
except for the dark figure at the end.
Should I be afraid?
Should I turn around and run?
I think so.
The figure is coming closer.
This is what nightmares are made of.

THE END

blackoutraven:

gennaio

Just when you think it’s safe
to step out from your bedroom.
When the howling and chanting
have finally subsided.
When all is quiet.
You put your foot down,
and then you realize that
all is not over.
THE END

THE DEAD GAME -- DAY 106

     At closing time, Todd arrived to walk Linda home. He didn’t like the way she was sitting at the counter all alone, just staring into space. Sitting on the stool beside her, he placed his arm around her shoulder.

     “I just spoke with Sam. Finally, we have some news!” he said, trying to cheer her up. “He’s uncovered new information about the dead woman on the beach. It turns out that she was a private investigator who was hired by the family of the girl who disappeared last year. Other girls have disappeared over the years. Unfortunately, people are going to want answers, and if we don’t find any soon, the whole town will be under investigation.” Well, that last bit of information took care of any cheering up. But he did want to keep her updated on the severity of their situation.

     “What do you know about these disappearances?”asked Linda.

     He was startled by her question. “Are you suspicious of me?” Was it possible that she was now thinking that he was the one responsible for all the disturbing events in town? Maybe he shouldn’t have mentioned the disappearances.

     “No! Of course not! I just wanted to know what you thought about these….”

      “I don’t know what’s going on, but I intend to find some answers at the party Diane is throwing Friday night.”

     “Could you take me to the party?”

     “I’m going with Sam…I don’t want to have to worry about you.”

     “The sheriff could take Shana—it would be a great cover for the two of you.”

     “We’ll see.” He didn’t want her anywhere near Diane’s meeting.

DARK WAVES

plasmatics-life:

THE WAVES ARE APPROACHING THE SHORE.
WHAT DO THE WAVES BRING WITH THEM?
DO THEY BRING SERENITY AND BEAUTY?
OR DO THEY BRING DARK CREATURES
TO INVADE THE NIGHT?

THE DEAD GAME HAS BEGUN.