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Shypoke: A short horror story
Frank's back on the bridge, dodging sprawling vines as thick as his secrets, crushing the dark fruit beneath his soles as he flees. He must catch the train.
Her voice traps him. The child he cannot ignore. "I watched you, Uncle Frank. I saw what you did."
He can hear the train's whistle. She clings to him, holding him tight as the horror approaches . . .
Her voice traps him. The child he cannot ignore. "I watched you, Uncle Frank. I saw what you did."
He can hear the train's whistle. She clings to him, holding him tight as the horror approaches . . .
12 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2018
About the author
Dona Fox
113 books36 followersDona Fox writes short stories and poetry - horror, dark fantasy and science fiction.
In the early 1990's Dona lived in an amazing Queen Anne Gothic house. All of the interior doors had been painted black. There were secret passages inside the closets. That house inspired her to write stories and poetry that were published in Cemetery Dance (Issue #1), Eldritch Tales, New Blood, Thin Ice, Haunts, Scavenger's, and Beyond.
Now Dona lives beside a quiet gully in the shadows of several giant sequoias. It is one of the most frightening places she has ever lived.
New Stories and Poetry are in the books listed below. Enjoy your visit.
You can find Dona at www.facebook.com/dona.foxsturgess and Twitter @_DonaFox.
In the early 1990's Dona lived in an amazing Queen Anne Gothic house. All of the interior doors had been painted black. There were secret passages inside the closets. That house inspired her to write stories and poetry that were published in Cemetery Dance (Issue #1), Eldritch Tales, New Blood, Thin Ice, Haunts, Scavenger's, and Beyond.
Now Dona lives beside a quiet gully in the shadows of several giant sequoias. It is one of the most frightening places she has ever lived.
New Stories and Poetry are in the books listed below. Enjoy your visit.
You can find Dona at www.facebook.com/dona.foxsturgess and Twitter @_DonaFox.
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October 21, 2019
Eerie and discomfiting.
This is a very good story that grows increasingly eerie and discomfiting as the narrative develops. The writing is evocative and rich in imagery, luring the reader into the quite sentimental and old-timey feel of the story before delivering the twists that dramatically change the tone and intent of the narrative.
The characters are nicely developed, using the familiarity between them to engage the reader in their conversation and interactions and develop some affection for them. This, in turn, enhances the effect of the darkness that creeps into the story and takes control of it.
‘Shypoke’ delivers a satisfyingly chilling ending to a well-crafted creepy tale.
This is a very good story that grows increasingly eerie and discomfiting as the narrative develops. The writing is evocative and rich in imagery, luring the reader into the quite sentimental and old-timey feel of the story before delivering the twists that dramatically change the tone and intent of the narrative.
The characters are nicely developed, using the familiarity between them to engage the reader in their conversation and interactions and develop some affection for them. This, in turn, enhances the effect of the darkness that creeps into the story and takes control of it.
‘Shypoke’ delivers a satisfyingly chilling ending to a well-crafted creepy tale.
July 3, 2018
A creepy tale that really leaves an impact. Very good and highly recommended.
December 19, 2019
Audible:Excellent short story told brilliantly by narrator Jack de Golia.I was given this free review copy audiobook at my request and have voluntarily left this review.'
December 11, 2023
a 4 star story with a 3 star narration
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