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.

The House At The End Of The Lane

odonko-ba·October 22, 2016

The House at the End of the Lane written by: Odonoko-ba @odonkoba The moon sat High in...

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The Replacement

Alyssa Brocker·October 21, 2016

The Replacement written by: Alyssa Brocker @Atelgy “In slumber it’s best not to wander.” This was the...

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The Mirror Man

Prospermind·October 20, 2016

The Mirror Man written by: Prospermind @prospermindWP A little girl at home, playing in her room alone,...

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Poetic Nightmares

Geovanni Villafañe·October 19, 2016

Poetic Nightmares written by: Geovanni Villafañe @RezZureKtedPoeT Spirits Creep From Darkest Corners Waiting For The Lost And...

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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

The House At The End Of The Lane

The Replacement

The Mirror Man

Poetic Nightmares

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