Start your story with a character encountering a black cat.

Posted in Horror on Oct 28, 2022

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“Revenge of the Black Cat” by Murray Burns

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Revenge of the Black CatMaybe it was the season. Halloween is known to mess with the minds of men. But this wasn’t the first time. Cold, crisp air, the still quiet of the night interrupted only by the sounds of crunching leaves with every footstep. The old fashion streetlamp at the corner gave the moon a nice assist as a cloud lazily drifted by, making sure Carl would get a good look at it…again. The cat was small in size and never threatening in demeanor. In fact, it never even moved. It just looked, stared with piercing grey eyes...

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“Cruel, Cruel Irony” by Isabelle K

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I watch in almost comedic slow-motion as the black cat’s head turns slowly towards me. He stands at the leftmost edge of the dark street I’m currently walking down. I stop in my tracks. “Don’t you dare.” The cat cocks its head at me. Mockingly. “Don’t do it. Please.” He doesn’t break eye contact as he struts across my path, stopping at the other end of the road. He sits, lifts a paw, and begins to clean himself. I groan. I begrudgingly begin to make my way down the road again, sealing my fate. I’ll ha...

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“Stolen Clouds” by Andrew Evans

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Stolen CloudsBy Andrew EvansThe bombay black cat brushed up against her legs, mewing and pawing for attention.She did not need attention at this moment."Go on, shoo.. I can't.. go on now.." She whispered and pulled her scarf about her face.The cat flicked its tail in nonchalant defiance, hissed and sauntered off towards a food stall.Makena had hidden her sense of dread and rushing adrenaline well as she had stolen away from the citadel with the document. The streets were as cramped as ever with tradespeople and protesters in equal measure.Sh...

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“Once upon a time in October” by Ela Mikh

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Great! Not only did my day start on the wrong note but now there is a black cat sitting in front of me threatening to run across my way as soon as I move from my steps. He’s just sitting there staring with his big greenish eyes, mocking me, daring me. I could almost hear him say “Just take another step, you loser, and you will see what happens to your day or maybe even the rest of the week.” I hate October. No, actually I hate the fall. Many people dislike it because it’s gray and yucky with wind and rain giving a chill to your bones. Let’s ...

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“Buried in Bermuda” by Yasmin Carreto

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This year our school was picking two people from each grade in middle school to go on a surprise trip to for 2 weeks, due to the highest grades. I was super excited, and I got all jittery. First, they announced my class because we were 8th graders, and my name got called. “In 8th grade, we have Alethiea Codwell.” I smiled broadly. “Our next 7th grader is Folmon Tornelis.” My smile faltered. I was hopeless. Folmon jogged up to me while he smiled mischievously. “So, Meatball Face,” he started. “Don’t!” I snapped, shoving him a...

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“The Other Thing” by Taylor Greny

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La dee da, dee da dee dum, ’tis autumn. Nat King Cole’s voice sang the same phrase over and over again in Oliver’s brain. Though it pissed him off to no end that he couldn’t remember any other part of the song, he drew some comfort from the melody. It was like a safety blanket as he walked through the crimson golden woods, returning home from school. The walk was always nerwracking. Oliver had to walk briskly. It was a two mile trek, and a dangerous one at that. Not because of bears or low hanging branches or holes in the ground.&nb...

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“Black Cat Inc. ” by Katharine Johns

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I sat perched on a garbage bin at dawn, minding my own business, when the garbage truck rolled up the street. “Ay, cat! Shoo!” a deep, male New Yorker accent boomed while kicking the bin, trying to upset my seat. I obliged. He needed to empty this receptacle and I had other places to be, anyways. Busy with his work, he gave me no other thought as I passed by him while crossing the street. He’d get food poisoning later. You would think more humans would express more gratitude towards us. Things were just fine until we started gettin...

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“The Sisters of Prospect Village” by Katie Morris

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A black cat was sitting on a stone wall in front of the old church, watching Lina rush down the street and looking rather picturesque, tucked as he was amidst the Virginia creeper, which was practically glowing red in the autumn sunlight. It was the sort of tableau that made tourists whip out their cameras, exclaiming over the quaint New England town. But Lina, a long-time resident of Prospect Village and generally immune to its charms, was not pleased at all by this tableau. In fact, she started so badly when she noticed the cat watching he...

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“Bureau-cats” by Jim Firth

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CW: Brief, non-graphic violence.The meow of the klaxon called me to my third appointment. Finally, it was time for me to be seen. I weaved my way across the waiting room between bowls of cream, balls of yarn, and litter trays. Trust me, I wasn’t about to spring onto all fours and play with a ball of yarn whilst awaiting the outcome of my death. Why those bureau-cats left their rubbish lying around in a waiting room for humans was beyond me.I hopped onto the escalator. A vast network of criss-crossing stairways conveyed me to my destination. ...

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“I WANT YOU” by Susan Catucci

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WARNING: Disturbing content for sensitive readers.* * *“Well, hello, kitty. Are you looking for a forever home? I’m looking for a forever friend. Would you like to come home with me?”It was Elizabeth’s 10th birthday and she was thrilled that her present this year was to pick out her own pet. Her mother, Rose, had helped her go through a list of possibilities, from puppies and birds to fish and kittens. It was fun to explore the pros and cons of each and excitedly go over them while indulging in candles an...

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“Good Luck Cat” by Jessica Hilborn

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The cat appeared out of nowhere. Deirdre wasn't one to scare easily, yet when the black feline materialized on her porch railing between one blink and the next, she couldn't help jumping like a scared kitten. "Jeez." She put a hand over her racing heart and glared at the cat. "Damn it, Callum. Don't do that." The cat blinked big green eyes at her. Wait. Green eyes? Callum's cat had— "Do what, Deirdre?" For the second time in as many minutes, Deirdre jumped as her husband's voice sounded at her shoulder. She spun around and,...

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“Fever” by Kelly Johnson

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*This story contains a physically painful event*Present dayAs I take my daily evening walk, I savor the sound of crunchy autumn leaves under my boots as crisp fall air breathes on my cheeks. This is my favorite time of year for many reasons, one of which being the change of weather. It's late October in Massachusetts, and the night of a new moon. The flashlight I'm carrying illuminates the low hanging fog as I make my way through rows of apple trees. My feet have always lead me to this orchard with a magnetic pull that I don't...

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“The Pure Light Possession - Baku Autu” by P. T. Golden

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Content warning- a fictionalization of legitimate religious beliefs to create a unique Samhain experience. I apologize to all Haitians and the entire Vodou/Voodoo/Hoodoo community for my many inaccuracies. No kittens were harmed in the production of this story."Leave me alone. I know you are following me." Shadows wrapped in shadows shifted subtly. "Witches got to die. I read it in a book."The darkness around Emmanuel Jean-Baptiste moved gracefully and stealthily. Shadows in darkness could not exist without a hint of light. Moldy curtai...

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“Reflection” by Helen Boland

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Clare was not having a good time, but she continued to try to have fun, until her date kicked a loose pebble at a little black cat sitting on the sidewalk. “This is stupid.” complained her date. His name was Dave. They had matched online and decided to meet up. Clare had suggested lunch downtown, feeling safer with an afternoon date then a late night. Dave had agreed, not adding much to the planning process, but Clare hoped that it’d be better than the last five dates she had been on. It was not. Dave had complained about the cu...

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“The Woods” by Rebelle Janné

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It was nearly half past seven, and the jittery little birds flitting about the graveyard sang ever so joyfully to the lost souls six feet under. The morning sun, shining so new and bright, danced on Wren’s face through the foliage burnt red and orange by the stroke of autumn’s fire. The late October air was freshly crisp and lightly stirring, but so bitterly frigid that her pale cheeks were bitten rose and fingers frozen, despite their thick encasement inside fur gloves. Nonetheless, she refused to bury her hands into her coat pockets and hu...

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Start your story with a character encountering a black cat.

Submissions are closed

✍️ 74 stories

“Revenge of the Black Cat” by Murray Burns

“Cruel, Cruel Irony” by Isabelle K

“Stolen Clouds” by Andrew Evans

“Once upon a time in October” by Ela Mikh

“Buried in Bermuda” by Yasmin Carreto

“The Other Thing” by Taylor Greny

“Black Cat Inc. ” by Katharine Johns

“The Sisters of Prospect Village” by Katie Morris

“Bureau-cats” by Jim Firth

“I WANT YOU” by Susan Catucci

“Good Luck Cat” by Jessica Hilborn

“Fever” by Kelly Johnson

“The Pure Light Possession - Baku Autu” by P. T. Golden

“Reflection” by Helen Boland

“The Woods” by Rebelle Janné

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Write a story where someone sees the shadow of someone standing behind them.

Start your story with a blast of lightning casting a graveyard in a flash of brief, white light.

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Write a murder story where the murder weapon is the knife used to carve a pumpkin.

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