Why are we up so bright and early on a Saturday morning? It's time to participate in Saturday Centus, hosted by the lovely Jenny Matlock at Off On My Tangent. Jenny provides us with a writing prompt, and we conjure up a story of 100 words or less exclusive of the prompt. No pictures, no videos, and no vulgarity or profanity! And we must use the prompt EXACTLY as written. No cute little writer's tricks of splitting the prompt! This week's prompt is "This is the scariest story I've ever heard...". It will be interesting to see what our little band of Centusians comes up with. If you're not familiar with this weekly event, you are in for a real treat - and perhaps some tricks as well! Make sure to visit all the links, there is some amazing talent out there. And Jenny keeps the link live all week, so you have plenty of time to use your imagination, spin a yarn and join us!Here's a spooky little short for Halloween, enjoy!
The wind howled through trees, restless banshees prowling the night. Windows rattled with every clap of thunder, lightening providing glimpses of the raging storm. Ten teenage girls giggled and screamed as branches scratched against the clapboards, the old house groaning as it settled in for the night.
Sarah's mom smiled as she listened from the top of the stairs. She was so glad that she had rescued the old Hoffman place from the wrecking ball, ignoring the superstitions of the townspeople.
The lights went out just as Sarah started to speak "This is the scariest story I've ever heard...". Her mom felt a cold hand on her shoulder...
32 comments:
Oooh, this is a good one! :-)
Oh Kat, love it. Another great story. You are so good at this. Hope you are having a super weekend. Hugs, Marty
I just got chills!!
More, please.
Creepy! The hairs on the back of my neck are standing up! Good one! ~ Ames
Yikes11 Is it too late to call back the wrecking ball?? Great post,Kat!
Loved this. An old fashioned scary story. Loved the descriptive words, how appropriate. The fact that the townspeople had superstitions about the house just makes it even better, LOL. Good job.
It sounds like a house or two we have rescued, Kat! And that sounds like what we used to do when we were little as I can remember scaring ourselves to death at slumber parties. My best friend usually had the best stories because she had four big sisters who knew lots. LOL!
I hope the hand on her mom's shoulder was her husband's!
XO,
Sheila :-)
Great one, Kat. I could hear the claps of thunder and see the flashes of lightening! Love a very visual creepy story..........cj
I love this one, Kat. It gave me the creeps!!
XO,
Jane
Aaaaiiiieeeee! That is scary! well done!
I don't watch scary movies, but I think this is the start of a good one!
Good job!
You are giving me goose bumps, Kat. I am a scary cat, lol! You are so good!....Christine
Oh my goodness! I can feel it on my shoulder. Great scense setting!
how eerie! maybe the wrecking ball was there for good reason after all!
Tina from Mummy Diaries
spooky ...
Quite the spooky mood-setter, you are! Bring on the wrecking ball, I say!
;)
EEEEK!! I'm going to assume the cold hand is actually a paw because the cat just jumped from the railing onto her shoulder!
Creepy!
Kelly
Brrrrrr.....!!!! I got the chills when I read the last line! Perfect beginning for a Halloween tale!
I should not have read this late at night! Great job, Kat. It doesn't get more scary.
xoRobyn
Oooooh! Creepy, Kat! You are so good at this! I hope you are having a great week!...hugs...Debbie
Way to twist things around and give me the creeps! Genius!
Kat, dropped back by to say, "hi" and hope you have a super week ahead!
Love you...
XO,
Sheila :-)
Yikes! Kat, you have left us hanging again, and this time, not only in suspense but in fear! However, with your knack for creative writing, I'm almost glad there was no more to read. I might not have been able to sleep tonight. Great job! laurie
You have such gift for writing. You certainly have me on the edge of my seat.. hugs ~lynne~
You'd think by now, I'd see these endings coming. D'OH! Fall for it every single time.
Great one once again.
Well, you know I can't watch scary movies... I run to the bathroom and hide when anyone else has them on.
:-)
Hi Kat Sweetie...
Oh my what a beautiful share today. You are such a great writer, but I want to read the rest of the story. Is there a continue button somewhere on this blog? Ha! Ha! I seriously would love to read more.
I thank you as always for sharing with me. You are so special sweetie. Hope you and your family have a wonderful weekend and the scariest Halloween ever. Seeing as how you love scary. Many hugs and so much love, Sherry
oh you creeped me out! Completely, at first I was smiling thinking of my own daughter off at a slumber party tonight then...AHHHHHHH
I so love your writing thanks for sharing
Dear Kat,
Oh, so creepy and good! This story has all the right elements and atmosphere! Nice mix of the gothic and the modern (Do they still use wrecking balls? I think they use TNT now).
Love it!
Best wishes,
Anna
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Great story Kat! I love the spooky imagery and full-on creepiness of this. Awesome job!
OK, OK, this creeped me out.
At first I thought you were going to twist it toward a sleep-over and then...BAM! SLAM! You made me shiver...in a good way!
What a TREAT your post was on this lovely Halloween afternoon.
I'm certainly glad I'm not reading it tonight, though.
Thanks for linking.
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