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Write a story about someone spending the night in an old Victorian home-turned-hotel on Halloween.

Posted in Halloween on Nov 1, 2022

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All The Slender Devils

Shortlisted for Contest #13 ⭐️

There were a lot of things August had been expecting from the one-night-fright deal he'd been sent online. A few scares, maybe, and a reprieve from the constant ridicule of his friends. They were always ribbing him about his tall, spindly frame, his ghost-pale skin — all the things that made him a kind of ripoff Slender Man, really — and how it was therefore that much funnier that he was such a veritable scaredy-cat.  August, of course, preferred to think of it as a healthy dose of caution.  His self-preserving instincts had defini...

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Fantasy or fantasy’s

Submitted to Contest #13

As individuals, we hold the pen and paper. We hold it to victory, in hope of a stroke of luck that may come up and pat us on the back. We crave for many events to occur and you may or may not get that chance. You see it is all about opportunities. And that first opportunity I got was one you’d never get.If I told you, you’d think I was mad. Delusional. Living a fantasy life. However I built my fantasy life through bloody fists, every single day after school. They’d approach me, in a huddle or flock. They’d hold onto their glassy, hooded eyes...

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I Am the Groundskeeper

Submitted to Contest #13

1The knife doesn’t slip in easily, I have to really force it.  2During the summer months, the hotel is bustling with life. People from all over the country holiday in our little slice of heaven. People from other countries come to pay us a visit, too. Our fields are green and expansive. Our mountains – albeit small – instil a sense of peace and wonder in the hearts of the tumultuous. Our rivers and lakes caress the soul, and the waterfalls have inspired many a song and poem. There is also the sea, all but a stone’s throw away. The beach...

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The Ultimate Undead Couple

Submitted to Contest #13

“Here are your keys, sir.” As the receptionist handed me the key to the honeymoon suite, I couldn’t help but be tempted by my growing curiosity to ask. “I heard this place is haunted. Is it true?” “Well,” she replied. “Guests had reported unusual sightings.” “Do you think we’ll see any during our stay?” “I don’t know. They can be unpredictable.” I shivered with fright. “How terrifying!” Turning to Derek, my newlywed husband, he said. “Don’t worry, babe, I’ll always protect chu.” “Awe, I feel myself swooning for you all over again!” I gave hi...

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The Old Nome Hotel

Submitted to Contest #13

At first glance, the old hotel looked different than Jeremy remembered. It resembled a mountain when seen through the trees in the dwindling light. Jeremy realized the mist drifting through the towers gave the impression of movement. On first sight, Jeremy’s horse, King, pulled back. The massive structure loomed. But appearances were not the only cause of Jeremy’s hesitation.  He stroked King’s mane gently. “You’ve been here before, King. Is that why you balk?”This was his tenth and final year paying tribute at the manse. Jeremy would c...

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The Haunting of Haddon Hall

Submitted to Contest #13

The Haunting of Haddon Hall “Does the hotel have a ghost?” an old lady asks hopefully. I listen with interest. Haddon Hall is a beautiful building that used to be a family home back in the Victorian era. It’s only recently been turned into a hotel after spending years in a state of disrepair. The tour guide consults her notes. She’s a severe looking woman with hair scraped back into a tight bun and spiky shoes that clatter on the restored parquet floor of the large reception hall. “Well, you know we can’t promise any actual sightings ...” s...

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A VERY SPECIAL GUEST

Submitted to Contest #13

A VERY SPECIAL GUESTJennie Dobson prided herself on not being one of those people that hotel owners and employees dreaded. Her Auntie Jean had owned a guest house for many years, and had plenty to say on the subject of “people who complain for the sake of it”. She was a reasonable person, and had no problem at all about legitimate grievances and requests. Many people came back year after year. But that wasn’t the kind of thing she meant. She had sold the guest house five years ago now, and more than once had said to ...

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The Afterparty

Submitted to Contest #13

      The mansion was immense, a construct of towers, turrets, and gables linked by mansard roofing, crowned by a railing of black iron. The walls were dotted with windows, a hodgepodge of arch, lattice, and porthole, from small circles to long, narrow rectangles. The exterior was liberally decorated with ornate scrollwork, trimming every edge and border. A sweep of broad steps led up to a large porch, its roof supported by tall columns. The whole place was a masterful study in Victorian architecture, something ...

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300 Seconds

Submitted to Contest #13

Jared glanced at his watch and smiled to himself. He knew that it was pointless to time the bell hop, but old habits and all that. Considering this quirk was all that was left of his once debilitating OCD, Jared embraced it. Keeping track of those seconds kept him from needing to count stairs, kept him from having to go down to the first step again if he missed one or lost count, kept him from tapping the railing five times if there was an odd number of stairs, kept the compulsion to look at the ceiling every fourth step he took at bay.“Welc...

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Witching Hour at the Haunted-House Hotel

Shortlisted for Contest #13 ⭐️

Another decade had passed and Margaret arrived again to the old house at the end of the lane.  Even with the recently completed renovations and the creaking sign outside proclaiming The Haunted-House Hotel, the home she once knew had changed very little. What had been a lawn of soft Augusta grass the new homeowner transformed into a bed of fresh-tilled earth. Gravestones—too clean to be anything but props— speckled the yard, ghoulish puppets fluttering in the wind behind them.  “You kids stop tearing apart my decorations!" Mar...

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Collectibles

Submitted to Contest #13

As the chauffer driven car pulled up to a well light porch a night-man in a black uniform was waiting for him. The chauffer opened the door and Bonita exited the vehicle she had on a lavish seven row thick band of diamonds bracelet. She was young and pretty not exactly the type of person the doorman was expecting to stay here tonight of all nights. The man on the steps was charming as he said welcome would you like me to tell you the background before your stay here. "That would be wonderful!" she replied. The chauffer handed the bags to ...

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Why cant Murdered people hold their breath on TV?

Submitted to Contest #13

“Here he comes!” Mat said as he pointed to the man holding a large axe dripping with blood, leaving a trail behind him as walked by. “Is he the killer?” Tom asked, his voice quivering?“No, he’s just an axe salesman that only comes out at night.” Mat said rolling his eyes. “Be quiet!” Shirley growled.Why, it’s not like he can hear or see us.” Mat said, but no sooner had he said that, then the killer lurched forward making all of them jump.Thankfully, his attention was only on the man cowering behind a trash can.“No please!” The man ...

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Room Service

Submitted to Contest #13

“Thanks for coming, mate.” Deo pulled Kane inside and shut the side door. “I’m pretty desperate.” “It’s no problem.” Kane stood awkwardly in the centre of the room, clutching his bag and suit carrier. “I really need you to help me out.” Deo said, waving Kane towards a seat. He collapsed into the chair behind the desk. “Tonight is make or break.” “It’s a really good place.” Kane said, looking around the office. His feet sank into the thick carpet as he walked over to the other chair. The desk was mahogany and the framed pictures on the beauti...

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Sarah's Victorian

Submitted to Contest #13

“Monika, I told you. I entered the contest last week and I just heard back.” I wrapped the hair band around my ponytail extra tight so we could finish our run through Old Mead’s Park. The wind suddenly seemed more volatile as it produced a low humming moan that whispered through the dying fall leaves. “Yes, but it seems odd, don’t you think? No one has ever heard of Sarah’s Victorian before. This town is small. You think someone would have heard of an old mansion just minutes from town. And being one hundred years old?” “And that is precisel...

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Trick or Treat

Submitted to Contest #13

"I can't believe that it's Halloween and I don't even have any plans for tonight", Candace thought, digging into her bun and cheese.She took up her phone and called her best friend Kevan.“Hey what are your plans for tonight”“A happy Halloween to you too”Candace laughed and prompt him more to give his plans.Unknown to her, he, on the other hand, was thinking something that would lead to her demise.“Let's go to the old victorian home just turned into this spanking new hotel. They're inviting all who is interested to spend the night at their av...

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