MY FIRST VICTIM THIS HALLOWEEN!
IS THOM FUTRELL
AKA
Thanks, Thom, for agreeing to be part of the fun.
With out further ado a
Halloween Interview & Flash Fiction Challenge
1. You're born on Halloween and have the ghostly
evil super powers of one of the following: The Ghost from Poltergeist, The
Frankenstein Monster, The Mummy, The most Evil of Witches, The Devil himself,
Freddy Kruger, Pumpkin Head, Michael from Halloween, or Jason from Friday the
13th. Alternatively, if you prefer, pick one of your own. Otherwise, tell us
which one you would choose and why? No friendly ghosts allowed! You're to wreak
havoc in this scenario!
I open my eyes to an empty room.
I hear voices in the distance, angry voices calling for the death of
Frankenstein. My Father. The wooden platform is eaten with rot and age, a
simple lifting of my arms and I am free. The room fills with a loud thud. They
must be using a battering ram. I stagger across the concrete floor and head
towards the door. I will be spending my first birthday protecting my father
from the evil that is the human race.
2. The Zombie Apocalypse is going
to occur this Halloween and for 48 hours, the world is thrown into chaos. Live
through it and consider yourself lucky, you've been warned. What is your first
step, especially as no one else knows or believes you? Do you leave family
behind and seek shelter to ride it out, or do you try to save your family? How
and why?
I load the family into the
minivan, hoping they didn’t notice the couple staggering towards us from down
the street. I knew they would never believe me, I was surprised they fell for
my “let’s visit the in-laws” suggestion. As we pulled away I noticed Mr.
Connors walking out of his house. That is bad because he died a week ago.
3. Because of the time of your
birth, (see the 1st question) the angels have decided to forgive your sins and
are offering to remedy one evil that now exists in the world, but only one!
Which would you choose and why?
The human race. In horror, they
tend to be worse than the monsters who haunt them
4. Why is Halloween a favorite
holiday, or not a favorite, and if it isn't why did you participate in this
query? Come on; tell us your biggest most secret Halloween fantasy!
I love Halloween! Greatest
Holiday ever!
Now the fun part: Finish the story. I've given you the first 100
words. Provide us with the rest, but please hold the number to 750 words or
less unless the restriction is just impossible then no more than 1000 words.
The winner will receive a $10 Amazon gift card. The contest will be judged by
Nancy Lynn Jarvis. The winner
will be posted on Halloween!
DESPERATION HOLLER
Jerry sauntered along Desperation Holler Road that
earlier echoed with the excited shouts of ghosts and ghouls as the children
scrambled from house to house in colorful and frightening costumes.
Dusk dissolved into the blackest of nights as the
little monsters disappeared into the shelter of the brightly lit houses with
their chocolate goodies.
Jerry smiled, even suppressed laughter, because he
knew there was no refuge, not in Desperation Holler on this most evil of
Halloweens.
Concealed by the dark limbs of deformed trees and
invasive ivy, the innocuous little cabin looked abandoned, but Jerry knew better.
The witches abode . . .
Jerry didn’t bother trying to
sneak in. They knew he was coming. The door creaked open as he reached for the
bell. He crossed himself before entering.
Two women were seated around a
large wooden table, eating something from a bowl. One of them waved for him to
join them.
“This is unusual, considering the
reason for my visit.” Jerry sat down and a third woman brought him a smoking
bowl and spoon.
“It’s Halloween,” one of them
said. “No need to be at war on this night.”
“Halloween is the very reason I
had to come here tonight. The Arch Bishop said-“
“Hush now, and try your soup,”
the one on his left said. He complied and took a bite.
“What do you think of the new
Arch Bishop?” The one on the right asked.
“He seems nice,” Jerry replied,
taking another bite. The third woman returned.
“Are you sure he’s not too
spicy?” She asked, folding the Bishop’s gown.
Jerry looked down into the red
liquid that was in his bowl. He heard the women cackle and closed his eyes. He
knew he was next on the menu.
Ah, poor Jerry, sucks to be dinner!
Within these pages exists a world of horror and mystery, a
realm where the macabre comes alive and bites back. Journey into the horrific
and unsettling world of Empty Graves and enjoy a collection of tales that will
chill your blood, and send a shiver down your spine. For just a small taste of
what this book holds in store for you:
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You'll find an apartment complex with a bloody
history-
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An office worker that just won't die-
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A city with a demon mascot-
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An actual road to Hell –
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A rendition of the Three Little Pigs that just
can't be missed-
All this and more await you in a story collection written especially for those who aren't afraid of what
evils may be lurking in their
refrigerator. Nothing is what it seems in these frightening tales, each one a
twisted look into the mind of T.G. Reaper-a mind that belongs in a padded cell.
Thom Futrell (T.G.Reaper)
is the best-selling, award winning author of EMPTY GRAVES, FRESH GRAVES, MEAT
PUPPET and several other books. He has been included in over fifty anthologies
including the 2014 GENTLEMEN OF HORROR. Many of his books are written with
royalties going to charity organizations such as ASPCA, AMERICAN CANCER
SOCIETY, ST.JUDES, and several others. He has written several screenplays, one
was picked up by LMN, and another was produced and is now showing on over 60
theaters in 21 countries.
Thom Futrell lives with
his family on the outskirts of Jackson Michigan with his wife and two
daughters.
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For one lucky commenter,
Thom will create a character in his
WIP using your name.
Just answer one of the 4 questions above in a
comment and you could be in
Thom's next horror story!
For one lucky commenter,
Thom will create a character in his
WIP using your name.
Just answer one of the 4 questions above in a
comment and you could be in
Thom's next horror story!
Thank you, Thom,
Happy Halloween!
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Youthful Frights vs Adult Fears?
What are you waiting for?
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THE WINNER FOR THIS POST
IS THE AMAZING
CHRYS FEY
CONGRATULATIONS!
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THE WINNER FOR THIS POST
IS THE AMAZING
CHRYS FEY
CONGRATULATIONS!
