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Mommy

Posted on March 23, 2018 by Helen

Mommy went away. Little doll left all alone, in a household vacated by a family too much in a hurry to see what is left behind. Mommy is gone. Animated plastic thing, with something more within, reaching the window to … Continue reading →

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Apres Le Deluge

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Helen

How history lies! How many times did they say “the war to end all wars”, only to have another war arise later, and worse, worse still? But wars are funny things. They can leave some places largely inviolate, as though … Continue reading →

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The Band

Posted on March 9, 2018 by Helen

As a child William just wanted to come out to play He would dress up so carefully, ready for his day But every time to his sad, dull dismay His parents would just chide him and say You aren’t going … Continue reading →

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Mother

Posted on March 2, 2018 by Helen

So, as I understand it, this particular urban myth goes like this: Johnny was a very studious little boy, fascinated by things historical in particular. He really loved Egyptology, from a very young age. Used to drive his poor mother … Continue reading →

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Them

Posted on February 23, 2018 by Helen

They are dancing again, in the night. It’s them. I’ve got my iPhone with me so I can capture them on film at last, to prove my point. They are there. And all they do. My parents say I am … Continue reading →

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My Friend

Posted on February 16, 2018 by Helen

Have you met my little friend Mr Knife? He’s the bestest, bestest friend Of my life Causes bothers For some others Causes strife But he’s the bestest Of the bestest Mr Knife Mr Knife has been with me Since ten … Continue reading →

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What Lies Within

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Helen

I still remember ‘the place’. That’s all we ever called it. No other name. It was as though, to our childhood minds, any other name might render it more frightening, more portentous, more chill. We couldn’t risk giving it any … Continue reading →

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Wraith Woman

Posted on February 2, 2018 by Helen

Wraith woman, wraith woman Lurking at the door Wraith woman tell us What have you come for? Wraith woman, wraith woman Scratching at the door Wraith woman tell us Who do you implore? Wraith woman, wraith woman Every night at … Continue reading →

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The Throng

Posted on January 26, 2018 by Helen

Nathan saw them first, walking down the shadowy street. In the beginning there was just a few, walking in straggling groups. He watched them pass by his house, his face pressed close to his bedroom window, trying to keep quiet … Continue reading →

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The Hospital

Posted on January 19, 2018 by Helen

“This is the hospital where it occurred.” “Creepy.” He looked at her for a moment, then laughed lightly, appreciating her thoughts. “Yes, you could say that. But all abandoned places seem creepy I suppose. Particularly ones as old as this. … Continue reading →

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