Three Steps, Three Knocks

by Whitney Schneider

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A young woman, staying in her great aunt’s historical home while in town for a funeral, experiences a ghostly encounter one night but soon realizes it might just be a relative wishing her one final farewell.

Whitney Schneider lives in Columbus, Ohio, with her husband, daughter, and dog, where she currently teaches sixth-grade literacy. She has a longtime passion for all things 1960s and stays up-to-date with the writing community on Twitter.

Genres: Horror, Fantasy

Audible Audio

Published September 2, 2022

Reviews

[Sunnie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thank you.

[Gabrielle Morales · Rating 3 out of 5]

I don't care how short they are they still count towards my goal. These short stories are cute.

[p j · Rating 2 out of 5]

eh.

[Sue · Rating 5 out of 5]

A surprising short story! I loved this and it made me think about some personal experiences. I once had a very dear friend end stop by on his way out of life to visit me for a moment. There was never a bit of doubt that he was there, had touched my shoulder, quietly said a few words and continued on his way.

But this little tale made me wonder. I have never enjoyed being alone in the deepest darkest part of night. If I were heading off to bed, and I heard this story, I bet you I’d be awake all the night waiting for just what happened. Nothing evil, nothing awful but certainly not of this world or this life.

Great!

[Peter Kalnin · Rating 3 out of 5]

An extremely short story that builds and builds until it climaxes.

Narration is good.

[Tina · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very very short.

[Slipperyvowels · Rating 3 out of 5]

Niceeeeeeee. Enjoyed this!!

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is 5 minutes long, so obviously not much there. But sufficiently creepy and has Bailey Carr narrating.

[Monica L. · Rating 4 out of 5]

It was okay for a short ,short story. I’d love to read/hear something else from the same author.

[olive · Rating 3 out of 5]

Thump thump thump
Knock knock knock
Watch out! Aunt Violet is behind your back

[S.A. Krishnan · Rating 5 out of 5]

Four Point Five Stars
Coming to that house freaked her out. But today she was there and she heard the three steps and the three knocks too. Creepy short story. Enjoyed the narration.

[Happy Booker · Rating 4 out of 5]

A story you may not want before bedtime. I was looking for a scary story and this is it. Or is it considered scary just because we are so clingy to our life as we know it?

[Blair Hodgkinson · Rating 2 out of 5]

This short story necessarily moves fast. The protagonist's speedy acceptance of what is happening to her seems forced, but that is no doubt due to the time limitations on the story.

[Kristin Clark · Rating 3 out of 5]

A very short spooky story

[Lethe · Rating 2 out of 5]

There was no compelling reason given for the main character to be so afraid of the ghost of her Great Aunt.

[Nyra Miller · Rating 3 out of 5]

The tone and music is good for a short story. It does end a little “short”

[Lauren Daniels · Rating 3 out of 5]

A story of a woman making tea for her late relative’s ghost. Could have been sweet, author made her creeped out instead.

[Nada | ندى · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intimate and powerful storytelling.

[Aaron Esthelm · Rating 2 out of 5]

short and kinda a nothing. Super inoffensive. Listening to these small stories to see what people can do in 5 mins is my goal and so far these are all just meh