The Murder House (Allegedly) There goes another one, walking into the quaint Island Meats house. The problem is, people go in but no one comes out. I’ve been watching from the café across the street for the last four hours. Tally: 56 people entering, 0 exiting. Finally, I called 911. “. . . and I…
Tag: mystery
Muse on Monday – March 10, 2025
Story Prompt: March 10, 2025 You move into a new house with a locked closet. You can’t find the key to it. One night you see light coming from under the door. There are a number of reasons for this, but be creative. If you have a story like this you want to share or…
The Boxer Rebellion
The Boxer Rebellion I had just moved in. My books were finally unpacked. The next morning, they were back in boxes. Ghosts, I assumed. That night, I sat in darkness to see what would happen. The window creaked, then opened. I flipped the lights. A boy stood there, frozen. “Hey,” I said. Nothing. “Did you…?”…
The Three Apples – Let Me Tell You a Story
In my opinion, this week’s Let Me Tell You a Story video is a good one. It’s a retelling of the story The Three Apples from 1001 Arabian Nights. I like to do retellings of fairy tales since there are a lot absurdities built into them. For instance, in this story, the caliph is about…
Muse on Monday – July 10, 2023
I hope your July is going well and you are happy and healthy. For the summer, the writing prompts for Muse on Monday will be a combination of a theme and a genre. Last week we had rivalry with a genre of adventure. You can read my story based on that tomorrow. Here is this…
Spirits
Spirits “What are you hoping from this?” I asked the woman across who was looking out the train window lost in thought. She glanced towards me. “Oh, I’m just curious. I don’t think we’ll see anything, really, but I’ve got an open mind.” She went back to looking out into the fog. “I’ve got questions…
Molly’s Cut
Molly’s Cut It took years to find the hidden alley where Molly’s shop lurked. She leered at me. “I sell one thing: time. One amount: forever.” I swallowed. “How much?” “Pay in kind, boy.” Her sapphire gaze wormed into mine. “Twenty years.” I coughed. She scoffed. “Fool! It’s water from an infinite well. I deserve…
Writing Corner: Genre
Genre The category or kind of story it is. Usually used for stories, books, TV shows, and movies The word “genre” just means “kind” or “type” but it is a special word usually used for types of stories, such as in books, TV shows, or movies. I am only going to talk about written story…
The Green-Walled Treehouse 