Tag Archives: children

The Scarecrow

Posted on November 27, 2020 by Helen

  Lilly always said the scarecrow was her friend.  The rest of us kids didn’t like it. We wouldn’t admit it, but we found the ugly monstrosity really scary. Kids never admit they’re afraid, but they usually are. Of thigs that … Continue reading →

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In Dolls

Posted on August 21, 2020 by Helen

ImageCredit:Shchus/Shutterstock.com They hide in dolls she told us, but we didn’t listen. Just a little girl with her fantasies and games we thought. And while her fear of the toys we gave her did seem extreme, we simply put it … Continue reading →

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Lucy, Lucy

Posted on October 3, 2019 by Helen

Lucy, Lucy hear my call I would give my love to all Heard you weeping on the stair Know that you are hiding there In your room, beside your bed Can’t fool me just ’cause you’re dead Lucy, Lucy take … Continue reading →

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Play With Me

Posted on May 3, 2019 by Helen

Come play with me the young girls say The night is young, come play, come play! We’ll travel oh so far away Till night everlasting vanquishes day Come dance with us upon the lawn Don’t be so timid, so lost, … Continue reading →

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They’re Here

Posted on June 21, 2018 by Helen

“They’re here mom” “What’s that dear? Look at the canyon, how grand it is! And the valley below! Stop fidgeting!” “But no mom, they’re here!” “My skirt wasn’t made for you to pull apart son! Can’t you just take in … 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 Doll

Posted on October 27, 2017 by Helen

Lucy loved her little harlequin doll. Her grandmother gave her the doll on her fifth birthday, telling her it was an heirloom and very precious and she was finally old enough to take proper care of it. Lucy solemnly took … Continue reading →

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Frankie

Posted on September 1, 2017 by Helen

All Frankie ever wanted to be was a clown. My theory is he was a repressed child, and so he didn’t enjoy those younger years and was always trying to get back to them. Being a clown gave him a … Continue reading →

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Help Me

Posted on June 29, 2017 by Helen

“These days no-one can just kill anyone anymore,” Jason said with distaste. “They have to make a show of it, something arty and pretentious.” He had a point. I looked at the sign scrawled in blood on the wall: “Help … Continue reading →

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Renovations

Posted on March 16, 2017 by Helen

I told them it was pointless to renovate. Renovations never take in this house I said. Many have tried and all have failed. The house likes its shadows and its dark corners and its decay. I told them they were … Continue reading →

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