Tag Archive | free horror fiction
The Strays
Originally posted on Pen of the Damned:
He didn’t much like his new job. He liked working with the old man even less. Not because the old man’s pores leaked bourbon and unfulfilled aspirations each morning; he could tolerate that. No, it was because he was the low man on the totem pole, and the…
Inner Workings
Originally posted on Pen of the Damned:
This was the fourth one this week and James could easily do four more. Truth was, there could never be too many. He pushed the door open and a wicked grin crossed his lips while the wrinkles at the corners of his eyes etched deeper into place. James…
Life In The Pit
Originally posted on Pen of the Damned:
I stood among chaos. Bodies swarmed in all directions, screaming. My heart thumped, pounding erratically as if desperately trying to catch its breath. The mêlée—a whirlwind of life and death—churned around me. My clothes were spattered in mingled sweat and grime. The pit was terrifying. I fought against…
Mergers and Acquisitions
Originally posted on Pen of the Damned:
“Demosthenes, bring my drink.” His voice was a command. His words an edict. This was how he ruled his business, and business was pretty damned good. Beleth relaxed in his large chair and held out his hand expectantly. The drink had better be in his hand before he…
New Love
Originally posted on Pen of the Damned:
“That was a crazy night, huh?” Arthur spoke the words over his shoulder as he groped around the table for his glasses. They were hard to miss with their stereotypical thick black frames and even thicker lenses. Cold against his skin, he shivered while fitting them into place.…
Viv Drewa - The Owl Lady 