Category Archives: Ghost Story

by | November 8, 2011

Uncle Montague’s Tales of Terror by Chris Priestley

“‘But I wonder if this tale may be too disturbing for you,’ said Uncle Montague, seeing me peering towards the window, turning to the fire and prodding at a log with the poker. ‘Really, Uncle,’ I said, pushing out my … Continue reading →

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by | September 21, 2011

Please Ignore Vera Dietz by A.S. King

“Because with Charlie, nothing was ever easy. Everything was windswept and octagonal and finger-combed.  Everything was difficult and odd, and the theme songs all had minor chords.” Vera’s former best friend Charlie is dead.  It’s hard enough when your best … Continue reading →

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by | May 17, 2011

Ruined by Paula Morris

“Rebecca nodded, watching Lisette amble away.  Now she understood why Lisette haunted the Bowman house.  She understood why for the past one hundred fifty years she’d drifted around in the long shadow of its quiet, oak-shaded galleries.  It was the … Continue reading →

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