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I rarely write horror, so the new prompt will be a good challenge. Looking forward to it. 🧛‍♂️

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Same here, Mark. I’m happy to hear you’re looking forward to it. Thanks a bunch for reading!

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LOVE the last line!

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Thanks so much, Kim!

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Oct 9, 2023Liked by Justin Deming

Yeeeps. Perfectly creepy for a dark, damp October day. Chilling last line.

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Thank you, Sharron!

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Loved this micro-horror story!

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Thanks so much, Jason!

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I haven't tried horror as a genre so looking forward to the nudge to give it a go, Justin. This was quietly chilling. Excellent inspiration

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Thank you so much for reading, Barrie. I don’t often dip into this genre either, but I think it will be a fun change and challenge for us!

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Good to nudge our own boundaries. Always learning

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That was great. I love horror and how easy it seemed for you to create such an impactful micro story. I tend to add a lot of story line to my stories so it's hard for me to create micro stories.

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Thank you, Pennie! I had to whittle this micro down to its barest bits, but perhaps someday I’ll flesh it out into something that looks more like a short story! I really appreciate you reading.

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It was my pleasure.

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Justin, this is a good one for fall! I’m forever impressed (scarred?😂) by “Something Evil” a 1972 Steven Spielberg made for TV Movie. It starts with a barn. A big old farmhouse, a sweet family, creepy neighbors... you can watch the whole thing on YouTube. But beware! 😁

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Thank you so much for reading and for sharing that with me. I’ve never watched Something Evil, but now I think I ought to! (If I can muster up the courage...😄)

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A ghostly DM. Awesome.

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Thank you, Joseph!

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This would make for a great scary picture book!

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Oooh, I absolutely love this idea. Thanks for reading, Sherman!

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If I'd known about Melinda Gray I would have gone elsewhere, too. Spooky tale!

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Likewise, Bill! Thanks so much for reading!

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Thank you Justin for a perfectly crafted very short horror story. A welcome distraction from the true horrors emerging from the Middle East.

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Thank you for reading and commenting, Sharon! Ugh, I know. What a terribly sad and horrific situation unfolding over there.

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Good one. You lead the reader into fearing for the teens, whereas our thoughts centre on Melinda Gray, whom no one loved and no one cares for, still.

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Thank you so much for reading, Linda. I’ve enjoyed reading your comments and the way you unpack my stories. Spot on! Very much appreciated! 🙏

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So spooky! Love it 🖤

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Thank you so much, Cecilia. I’m really happy you enjoyed it! 👻

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Perfect story for this time of the year, Justin! Just great!

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Thank you so much, Kim! I may try to go even darker for this coming Monday...stay tuned. 👻

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EEWWWWEEEEKAAAAACCCKKBLAARGH..ICKY

My attempt at onomatopoeia for what that story just did to me. 😂

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Hahaha! I’m sorry I put you through that. 😄

Thank you so much for reading!

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Enjoyed this.

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Thank you, Robert!

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