Shadowed Composition

Mara had forever been a light sleeper, yet the beyond couple of weeks had been terrible. Consistently, at unequivocally 3:13 a.m., she awakened to the weak sound of piano music floating through the walls of her loft. She lived alone on the eleventh floor, without any neighbors on one or the other side of her … Read more

The Final gasp of Summer

The town of Oak Empty was known for its vast summers. A large number of years, the days extended long and brilliant, the sun’s glow waiting great into September. However, that year was unique. It started unpretentiously, with an early chill in the air that prickled the skin. The leaves, which as a rule stuck … Read more

Haunted Lighthouse

The little island lay off the coast, scarcely apparent through the thick mist stuck to the sea. On the island’s tallest bluff stood the Blackmoor Beacon, transcending and old-fashioned, its light slicing irregularly through the dull waters. For north of 100 years, mariners murmured that Blackmoor had its very own psyche — its light glinting … Read more

The Whispering Window

Emma’s family had recently moved into their new house at the edge of town. The house was old and creaky, with tall, tight windows that shook when the breeze blew. Emma loved it during the day — it had an extraordinary yard for playing find the stowaway and a major upper room loaded up with … Read more

The Last Painting

Victor Sinclair was a name murmured among the world class workmanship circles. His pictures were not normal for any others, nearly disrupting in their similar quality. Individuals frequently said his subjects appeared like they were going to get out of the material. Yet, for all his distinction, Victor carried on with a disconnected life, locked … Read more