Samuel pushed on the door gently. The hinges ground against each other, emitting a shrill and ghastly creak. On the other side of the threshold was a study. At first glance there was nothing noteworthy about it. A pungent aroma of mildew and decay swept out. A candle in the corner was still smoking, like it had just been extinguished. Mateus entered “you coming? Not going to find anything from bac...

The rain trickles down my open umbrella. The air stings on my cheeks. What a delightful time of year. The children i walk by all smile and wave, I smile beneath my scarf and return the gesture. Halloween is my favorite time of year. The children aren’t afraid of me today, nor are the adults! I just enjoy my walk in the open air. Though it is overcast, this is the closest i get to feeling the sun a...

Lonnie stands next to the island in his kitchen, slapping together a mayonnaise-soaked tuna sandwich. He absentmindedly scratches the scar on his forehead, a lingering reminder of the burning wreckage of what was once a home. He was the only person i managed to save during a building fire and ironically the only one who didn’t deserve to live. The wind blows hard against me, a dog barks in the dis...