The yellow smudge of a setting sun slipped behind the trees leaving a warm glow to the field. Nightbirds scattered, roosting in the trees while insects droned on in a constant monotony. The air felt cooler after the heat of the day. Ground fog swirled around the grasses casting eerie shadows on the ground. The… Continue reading A Halloween Encounter
Happy Halloween, everyone. I convinced Colleen to let me post a spooky story today, and hope you all enjoy it. Whatever you're doing; spending time with friends, attending a party, travelling across the country (we're thinking of you, Colleen), working, relaxing - have a great day and stay safe. Matthew I pressed my hand over Cindy’s mouth… Continue reading Consumed: A Short Story
My world is woven from a desire to create a reality. Silken threads intertwine and twist in the moisture laden air, all the while I wait and ponder the divinity I seek. * * * The darkness of the swamp engulfs and challenges this veracity. Bottle green leaves and vines encircle my retreat, drawing wisdom… Continue reading The Spider’s Lair–A Halloween Poem and Scary Tale
The sun slowly slipped behind the trees leaving a warm glow to the field. Night birds scattered in the branches of the trees while insects droned on in monotony. The air felt cooler now. Ground fog swirled around the grasses casting eerie shadows on the ground. The evening gloom was rapidly approaching. I shivered… Continue reading The Horse Hole–A Halloween Tale
The sun slowly slipped behind the trees leaving a warm glow to the field. Night birds scattered in the branches of the trees while insects droned on in monotony. The air felt cooler now. Ground fog swirled around the grasses casting eerie shadows on the ground. The evening gloom was rapidly approaching. I shivered… Continue reading The Horse Hole–A Halloween Tale
Halloween has become one of the most celebrated retail holidays in our American culture although the roots of the holiday are shrouded in religious beliefs that have survived from the beginning of time. Think of Halloween and visions of costumes, jack-o-lanterns and candy appear. Lots of candy! But the earliest celebrations of Halloween symbolize the… Continue reading An Essay on the Importance of Halloween in American Society
(Image Credit: FreeBooks.com) Ronovan’s Weekly Haiku Challenge and my Blogging 101 Class are combining for me today. Mary Shelley is one of my favorite authors and I wanted to honor her and the month of October with this creation! Badge provided by DazzlingWhimsy. Thanks for your visit today. I know I will see you again!… Continue reading Weekly Haiku Prompt 12 – Study & Creature
Colleen M. Chesebro 