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Emily C. Skaftun

DAD’S CHRISTMAS PRESENCE • by Emily C. Skaftun

December 29, 2015Every Day Fiction 7 Comments

It’s a story as old as time: a father’s desire to create a special Christmas memory leads to a tragic chimney accident. Yes, we thought it was strange that Dad missed the frenzy of gift-unwrapping. Yes, we noticed the smoke… Continue Reading →

Horror, Humour / Satire, Stories Christmas, December Invitational, Emily C. Skaftun, ghosts

THE RED SNO-CONES ARE NOT FOR SALE • by Emily C. Skaftun

December 9, 2012Every Day Fiction 5 Comments

Victor didn’t hear the music anymore. Not with his ears, at least; they’d quit on him a long while back. More recently the fleshy seashells that people called ears had dropped off, first the right, then the left. Victor pulled… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories Emily C. Skaftun, vampires

LIKE BRACES FOR BROKEN TEETH • by Emily C. Skaftun

November 20, 2012Every Day Fiction 11 Comments

Beyond the mangled guardrail, the ground dropped steeply away, a mile down to the valley floor. Dan stepped toward it, heart pounding. When he was a child, Dan’s father told him guardrails were braces for roads. They kept all the… Continue Reading →

Science Fiction, Stories car accidents, Emily C. Skaftun, suicide

10 THINGS TO DO IN LOS ANGELES AFTER YOU DIE • by Emily C. Skaftun

October 30, 2012Every Day Fiction 9 Comments

1) Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills Breaking out of your grave will be the hardest part. Remember not to panic; you’re already dead. Once you punch and kick and claw your way to the surface, enjoy the serenity of… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories Emily C. Skaftun, Los Angeles, zombies
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