The dilapidated house was left ajar, giving an uncalled invitation to any passerby. The aura was spooky and the silence hummed a constant eerie. It was over two days Linda was haphazardly tracking her way to find any human habitation without much success. The house was her only hope. Maybe she would find someone, maybe some clue to break away from the maze she was trapped. With a hesitant mind, she stepped inside, what appeared like a Victorian house from some past yonder. The hallway though draped with layers of cobwebs, appeared grandeur. The rusty balustrade, the wooden long winding staircase, the dusty chandeliers, and the ornate walnut neoclassic settees, pulled her in with ease.
A gentle soft touch on her shoulders shook her to the spine. The ice-cold touch froze her to the ground. It took a herculean effort for her to turn and accost her company. She turned and saw nothing but silence mocking her helplessness with an eldritch bellow.
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Enjoyed your flash. The descriptions work very well. Liked the use of the word ‘herculean’
Love to see more flash.
Great twist to the tale!
Thanks so much. I responded to all your prompts, did you get the ping back
Thanks so much, Darnell. Coming from you means a lot. You are a fab writer
You’re welcome Shantanu 🤗
Spooky and eerie…liked the use of vocabulary….has the desired effect 👍
Thanks so much, Radhika
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This is cool
What a great flash fiction such vivid imagery. The silence, intensity of an presence. Well done
Thanks so much, Adithya
Thanks so much for your kind words and read. Much appreciate it
You are certainly welcome,
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Spooky? Yes. Eerie? Absolutely! But fascinating and intriguing! Love it 💕
Such a beautiful comment. Thanks so much for reading it so beautifully
Words just flow through you. Brilliant!!
Thanks so much for your beautiful words 💕
Oh dear not a good idea for me to read this when my hubby is traveling.
Lol. Haunted?
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Why did I read this before sleeping
Haha. Sorry dear Yas ❤️❤️
Haha
I am scared of living more than the deads though🤣
Have you heard a phrase “Break Free”😊
Na😄
Something’s even if we know we should pretend it doesn’t exist😊
Think about it. You can break all those shackles. All in your mind dear. Keep smiling ❤️
😊🌸 Thanks!
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Yes, I did but I haven’t been online much for a few days. I will get to all of them tomorrow. Sorry for the delay Shantanu!
Don’t be sorry. I just wanted to inform
That’s okay. I do often need the information 😉
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