I’ve been away for a couple of weeks soaking up the sun in Dubai so I missed the worst of the snow. What a shame!
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Helen wrapped herself in her warmest coat and scarf, said goodbye to her friend and headed off into the winter’s night. The driving snow assaulted her cheeks. An ambulance splashed through slush, its siren screaming. She passed the traffic lights; red amber green amber red. Snow, darkness, noise, light, cold.
Just one more corner then the glowing orange street-light outside her house, would welcome her home.
Then Helen saw it. A snowman with glinting eyes. She walked by, shoved open the gate and tramped towards her door. She glanced over her shoulder; the snowman had turned to face her bearing a menacing smile. Her mind was playing tricks. Yes, that was it. A couple too many drinks then the freezing cold.
After fumbling with her key the door eventually opened and she stumbled inside. For a moment she just stood, eyes closed. It was warm, comforting, quiet. After throwing a log on the fire she crossed the room to close the curtains.
Her heart missed a beat as she faced the snowman, staring at her, just inches from the window.
Next morning her friend phoned, but got no reply. It had thawed overnight. On the doorstep lay a stick, some scraps of foil and Helen’s mobile, ringing, ringing, ringing…..
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Written for Sunday Photo Fiction where the photo prompt is provided by Jade Wong.
Keith's Ramblings 
That’s why I never make snowmen. You just never know. Unfortunately, I was here when the latest storm hit. Lots of pics on my blog.
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I’ve never trusted them myself! Right now I’m on my way to yours to see your pictures!
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Maybe he came to return the phone 🙂
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That’s one explanation I guess – one that hadn’t occurred to me myself! Cheers Reena
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You people! The wee guy is freezing his buttons off, give him a break!
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…or give him a wee dram! Cheers!
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Another evil snowman! It’s becoming an epidemic. You timed your holiday well, I’m completely done with the snow for this year!
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They are wicked creatures! I’ve just spoken to my daughter who’s quite near you and she’s up to her eyes in it too. It’s raining here!
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Oo these spooky snowman! A dark yet fun tale 🙂
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They can be pretty creepy! Thanks, Anna.
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Guess it didn’t melt soon enough. Poor Helen.
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She should have defended herself with a hair dryer! Cheers James.
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How scary! Now i’m even more glad we don’t usually have much snow in the swamps.
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Don’t speak too soon – we are all getting some very odd weather these days!
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welcome back from dubai. i thought i read somewhere that they have an indoor facility over there that features snow and skiing.
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They do indeed and it’s in the middle of a shopping mall! Thanks so much.
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welcome
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This one really turned out bad, i mean the evil snowman and definitely not the superb writing, Keith.
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You say the nicest things Neel! Cheers.
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The only snow I ever get is a light dusting every five years or so, which leaves me a little less suspicious of snowmen, I guess. Maybe I should be more concerned…
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You should. Apparently, they are working on ways to keep chilled so they can begin the march into warmer climes!
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Great job. Enjoyed!
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kaykuala
It had thawed overnight.
On the doorstep lay a stick,
some scraps of foil ..
It is a good thing they conveniently get thawed. Good thing spring is coming in other words!
Hank
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Oooooh, creepy that one.
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I hoped it might be! Thanks Anurag
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Snowman horror! Great story!
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Indeed! Cheers.
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