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It's
Getting Dark
Can you see my scowl
It's
quite foul
never goes away
even
during the day
there's
a reason
for
all seasons
I'm
patient
and
very sure
you
and I
we
have a date
and
I'm never late
it's
your fate!
MUAHAHAHAHA!
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LIFE IS DEATH
You
thought I lied
I'm only opening your eyes
but
see those numbers
it's no time to slumber
we're
coming for you
me and my crew
an
invasion of evil
a world in upheaval
will you laugh or cry
or simply sigh
ignore my theme
or
will you scream
anything's
possible
this
season of dreams
time to prepare
fulfill
all desires
expose the terrifiers
they won't win
fun isn't a sin
so take a breath
life is death
when winter leaves
it's
spring we bring
it's
a harvest ball, after all.
MUAHAHAHAHA!
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You're
Invited
Yes,
welcome, friend
to
your end
You accepted my invite
so robust and hearty
just
my type
just what evil likes
an
unsuspecting guest
the
perfect quest
dance
and be happy
isn't the music snappy
enjoy
your last night
drink or get high
alcohol
dims your fight
makes
the capture
a
demon's delight!
MUAHAHAHAHA!
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Paraskevidekatriaphobia
"Do you
want to go alligator hunting today?" Greg asked his wife.
Shanna
smiled. "You realize it's Friday the 13th."
"I've
promised for months now. Besides, you aren't paraskevidekatriaphobia.
But if you'd rather wait until next week. I'll consider taking next Friday off,
too."
"Are
you kidding? I'm not superstitious. I consider the 13th my lucky day. I'm game,
let's go. We've been here for a year, and I still haven't seen one, but they're
always in the news. I'll get Charlie's lease if you'll get the camera. It's on
the table in the den."
*****
Shanna
wandered around the apartment in a daze, then the doorbell rang. After she
accepted the delivery of Dahlia Yellow Star, she recalled the last twenty-four
hours in detail, and the tears flowed like the water from the spigot.
It wasn't
the shock of Greg's death hitting her so hard but the uncalled-for accusations
from the detective investigating what he called a brutal murder.
Would he
apologize after he viewed the film, or would he still want to prosecute her to
the full extent of the law? What a rude bigot of a man, she thought.
When he
claimed she had hyperbolized the horrific details of her husband's death.
Shanna wanted to knock the dull gold tooth from his mouth. Thank goodness she
thought better of it and instead handed her camera to the young lady beside
him.
"This
shows the exact details of what happened. And nothing I've said was hyperbole.
I hand this to you because obviously your youth and gender will ensure a
different outcome than what this," she looked at the startled detective,
"Neanderthal is hoping for."
Shanna stood.
"Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to make arrangements for Charlie."
"Don't
you mean Greg and Charlie?" the Neanderthal asked.
"No.
That film will prove my husband tried to feed me to that beast. I'll call
Jenny. Apparently, she wanted him. He's all hers, well, what's left of him. If
not for Charlie...well, you'll see."
335 Words
Yolanda
Renee © 2023
***
To bad for Greg
the tables were turned
Shanna didn't die
but he sure got burned
MUAHAHAHAHA!
***
FYI: This first appeared on the blog of Sue at Elephant's Child's Words for
Wednesday Challenge. But it was perfect for today!
Thank you Sue, for the inspiration!
&
In case you didn't know
paraskevidekatriaphobia is the fear of Friday the 13th.
Check out the link to learn how to pronounce it!
FOR
ALL YOUR
WEP
HALLOWEEN
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WHAT'S
YOUR DISH?
Tired
of my warnings
But
not yet mourning
maybe
a tale of death
would
take your breath
Didn't
I just fulfill your wish
By
providing a tantalizing dish
Love
unrequited
Did
not end reunited
nightmares,
my dear
zombies
a capital fear
bats
that bite and suck,
witches
with pluck
I know
all your delights
just
tell me your frights
and
I'll transpire
your
every desire
a
tale of horror or two
the goal to inspire
all for you
and your muse too
all for the holiday
so come on out and play.
.MUAHAHAHAHA!
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Olly Olly Oxen Free!
Olly olly oxen free. Hide and seek is over. I won. Why won't
you appear? Death is no deterrent.
I hear your final words. Nightmares that haunt asleep or
awake. You said you'd always love me. I remember your lovely whisper as blood
gushed from my first slash on your delicate throat.
You even said you'd forgive me before my blade sank deep
into your heart. And as I covered my body with your blood, you promised to
always be mine. Forever and always, that's what you vowed.
Did you lie? Have you deceived me? Where are you, my love?
***
100 words
Yolanda
Renée © 2023
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MUAHAHAHAHA!
Another shift
to my murderous gift
one hundred words
for all you nerds!
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Crazy
Faces
A bit silly, you say
but
give crazy its sway
there
are many ways
to
receive my gift
not
all are so thrilling
many
quite chilling
becoming a goon
howling
at the moon
seeing
ghosts
watch
out
fangs
could mark your host
a
wart on the nose
belies
the hostess with the most
deranged,
totally insane
is our sweet plain Jane
but this
time of the year
everyone's
a bit queer
get
ready, dear friends
for all that Halloween portends.
MUAHAHAHAHA!
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