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

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 Evil Presence Lair

On the edges of a little, failed-to-remember town, there stood an old chateau, half-concealed by the transcending trees that enclosed it. Nobody had considered venturing inside for quite a long time. Neighborhood legends murmured of an unspeakable malicious that had once lived there — an element referred to just as “The Evil spirit.” It was … Read more