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I gaze at the night sky from the loft window. It’s black as ink, the twinkling stars, silver.
I position my telescope and focus on the shimmering moon. It’s strangely orange tonight, like a pumpkin!
Gradually it turns white, bright white. Blood red lines start creeping towards its centre. I’m staring at a bloodshot eye. A cloaked figure clutching a glistening scythe slowly emerges. Am I dreaming? I pinch myself. I’m not.
I turn away. My candle flickers and dies. I shiver. The floor tremors, I hear distant thunder.
Something ice-cold, something sharp touches my neck. I spin round …
The end.
Thanks to Rochelle for hosting and to Douglas M. MacIlroy for the photo which I assume to be of a telescope at the W. M. Keck Observatory!
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Oh so nicely done Keith.
Kind of you to say so Sadje, thank you.
You’re welcome
I always knew it was a big eye peeking at me!
Now you have proof! Cheers, Neil.
Very atmospheric and spooky. I love how you read it with the music. Nicely done, Keith.
I thought it might add another element, so I’m pleased it seems to have done so! Thanks so much Mason
You did a wonderful job of creating a Halloween feel today.
Trick or treeeaat! Seriously, very spooky, great fun.
More of the first, less of the other! Delighted you enjoyed it.
Ha! A Hallowe’en tale par excellence!
Merci beaucoup Ain!
Spooky stuff!
Wooooo!
Yikes, Keith! i’ve never pictured you as a vampire before :). Great story, leaving lots to the imagination.
You’d be surprised, Linda! Thanks so much.
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Oh my gosh, Keith! You read that just right and with the happy background music to start that turns ominous was perfect. Chillingly good story! Love the decorations on your page also.
That’s lovely of you, thanks so much, Lisa.
You’re welcome.
Oh, that’s a shivery tale!
I had to turn my heating up while I wrote it! Cheers, Mimi.
I especially like the silence between lines, and the soundtrack
Thanks so much …… Larry!
Dear Keith,
Oooh….background music and everything. Love it. Delightfully creepy.
Yes, it is Keck.
Shalom,
Rochelle
Delighted to have spooked you, Rochelle!!!
Nice little flash of atmospheric horror here! And I like the seasonal profile photo. I’m assuming it’s seasonal and not a result of whatever was ice-cold and sharp in the story?
Thanks, Michael. Yes, it’s seasonal and I’ll be putting the false fang away for another year next week!
Brrrr! Fancy seeing death coming when you look through a telescope…Brrrr!
I know, it’s put me off looking through one! Thanks, Penny.
Certainly one for Halloween. It seems that death does travel faster than light.
It does, often when it’s least expected! Cheers James
Very topical, and fiendishly ghoulish, loved it!
Nothing like a bit of ghoul this time of year! Cheers.
nice take on the prompt. just in time for halloween. well done. 🙂
Indeed, thanks so much plaridel.
Happy Halloween Keith! A spooky, creepy tale indeed. Watch out behind you
Thanks, Laurie, you too – and don’t worry, I will!
And they say you never see Death coming… 🙂
Try telling him that! Cheers Ali.
I like your reading with spooky music, and the delicacy of the spooking happenings. Nicely done Keith.
That’s much appreciated, thank you so much WWM.
Very nice.. similar theme to mine. Well done! 😊
Indeed it is, and I really enjoyed your tale. Thanks so much, Courtney.
Grim and just right for Halloween, we look up to the stars, while they watch us?
I’m sure they do! Thanks, Michael.
And then….. and then…. Well written and well told story, Keith.
Nothing, absolutely nothing! Thanks so much, Bill.
Such suspense, Keith. Stay well.
Great Hallows Eve spooky tale. Had me reaching for my neck to protect it. 🙂 hehe! Happy Halloween!
Oh dear, don’t worry, you’ll be OK! Thanks so much, Bear,
Keith,
Who knew the Grim Reaper would humor us in our hobbies! Sneaky devil. :>)
pax,
dora
Such a spoil-sport! Cheers, Dora.
It must have been a nightmare for sure.
Time to wake up, smell the air (and coffee) & admire the moon 🙂
Take care, Keith.
Absolutely! Thanks so much, Anita.