13 Days of Halloween, series at Spillwords.com

A series, consisting of different authors and different literary works that embrace Halloween, and the spirit of this holiday.

Eve of Halloween

Rain Alchemist·October 30, 2023

Eve of Halloween written by: Rain Alchemist @vinayak96052946 Don’t mind the groans, crackling of a few bones,...

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·3 mins read

Grandpa’s Spooky Story

Kelly Malleck·October 29, 2023

Grandpa’s Spooky Story written by: Kelly Malleck What a freaky thing to wake up to two feet...

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·16 mins read

Blood Moon

Aaron Grierson·October 28, 2023

Blood Moon written by: Aaron Grierson “Come to the dance with me,” she beckons softly from my...

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·17 mins read

The Seance

Dawn Pisturino·October 27, 2023

The Seance written by: Dawn Pisturino The heavy iron gates of Bellemont Cemetery stood open like silent...

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·13 mins read

Shadows on The Moon

Roger Turner·October 26, 2023

Shadows on The Moon written by: Roger Turner @titansdad Now’s the time where magic starts to change...

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·1 min read

The War of Words

Criss Tripp·October 25, 2023

The War of Words written by: Criss Tripp @CrissTripp “He’s always been a better man, and an...

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·19 mins read

Xibalba

Maria Lorenzana·October 24, 2023

Xibalba written by: Maria Lorenzana “What are you doing?” Lou asked as I picked her up to...

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·16 mins read

Sophie’s Joy

Carmen Baca·October 23, 2023

Sophie’s Joy written by: Carmen Baca @carmen_author Little Sophie loved to read. Hours passed without her notice....

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·1 min read

Your Trick is My Treat

Dawn DeBraal·October 22, 2023

Your Trick is My Treat written by: Dawn DeBraal @DawnDebraal Carl’s shoulders were being rubbed raw by...

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·10 mins read

The Magic Rock

Jim Bates·October 21, 2023

The Magic Rock written by: Jim Bates It was the afternoon of Halloween when the bell rang...

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·8 mins read

Shivers

Emma Wells·October 20, 2023

Shivers written by: Emma Wells Are ghosts good judges of love? Some perhaps would deem them unacceptable...

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·10 mins read

Jack of Lore

Phyllis P. Colucci·October 19, 2023

Jack of Lore written by: Phyllis P. Colucci @FictionTarot My siblings and I were always told to...

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·2 mins read

The Magic in the Witch’s Cauldron

Jim Bartlett·October 31, 2022

The Magic in the Witch’s Cauldron written by: Jim Bartlett Greta uses two fingers to scoop up...

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·15 mins read

The Candy Parade

RC Larlham·October 30, 2022

The Candy Parade written by: RC Larlham @Mohawk742 Evening comes in semi-dark. “Mommy, can you fix my...

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·1 min read

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A textbook example of nominative determinism, Lou Storey has always been a storyteller, a fact well illustrated in his art and in his writing. His careers have reflected that as well, first as a creator of idea-based exhibitions for museums, and later as a psychotherapist employing narrative therapies. His art and his writing share qualities of rich texture and detail, examining our capacity to be absurd while allowing a measure of forgiveness for our foibles. Storey and his husband Steve retired in 2021 and moved from New Jersey to Savannah Georgia. “We love everything about Savannah, it is like a city that looks like a park and thinks it’s a small town. Best of all, we can grow bananas in the backyard!”

Treats Only, Please! by Lauren Scott

Creepy cackles from tall, looming trees
startle their jumpy heartbeats as they walk.
Shadows discreetly follow the echoes
while they timidly proceed down the block.

Young voices repeat with conviction,
“It’s just a night for entertainment.”
There’s no need for goosebumps and fear
as their eyes focus on the cracked pavement.

Undeniably sensing they’re not alone,
many follow in their hesitant footsteps,
eager to reach doors and push doorbells
but afraid of frightening special effects....

Features

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

Interviews

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Spotlight On Writers – Lisa Reynolds

Spotlight On Writers – Joseph F Coniglio

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Amana Memories

The Stairwell

13 Days of Halloween

Eve of Halloween

Grandpa’s Spooky Story

Blood Moon

The Seance

Shadows on The Moon

The War of Words

Xibalba

Sophie’s Joy

Your Trick is My Treat

The Magic Rock

Shivers

The Magic in the Witch’s Cauldron

The Candy Parade

Lower Strata

On Being a Modern Dead Person

A Slave to War

Edith’s Epiphany

Sunbird

Interview Q&A With Lou Storey

Tattered Byrds

Fog

El Retrato de la Boda

Autumn’s Lights

Aphorisms

Angels in our Midst