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SERENITY • by Uriel B. Harper

November 26, 2017Every Day Fiction 7 Comments

Gloria’s ghost seeped out from underneath the covers and tiptoed her way to her husband’s bedside. “Wake up,” she whispered, shoving Barney’s ghost awake. “Come on, wake up!” “Calm your horses.” Barney’s ghost leaned over the side of the bed… Continue Reading →

Romance, Stories, Surreal ghosts, Uriel Harper

THE SOULS OF SAMHAIN • by Charlotte Williams

October 29, 2017Every Day Fiction 11 Comments

“Do not step over that threshold tonight,” her mother said. “When twilight descends, lock the door and bar it.” Gilda nodded. Her mother pressed an iron key into her hand. Gilda tucked it into the pocket of her apron, white… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories Charlotte Williams, churches, ghosts, Samhain

PLEASE, REST IN PEACE • by Tim Catania

April 3, 2017Every Day Fiction 10 Comments

“Come on! I can’t believe we’re having this discussion again. You mind keeping it down?” A very nice vase is thrown against the wall. “Seriously? I’m trying to catch up on Game of Thrones and you’re throwing stuff now? That… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories, Surreal ghosts, Tim Catania

MURMUR • by Joy Lanzendorfer

February 28, 2017Every Day Fiction 14 Comments

She came in with the rain, through an open window. It was the house of a young family. The ghost, whose name had been Amaya, gazed curiously at their cleanliness, their food-in-bar-form, and the bright newness of everything they owned.… Continue Reading →

Horror, Literary, Stories ghosts, Joy Lanzendorfer

FINISHED BUSINESS • by Jon Tyktor

January 19, 2017Every Day Fiction 8 Comments

Professor Danvers stepped out into the center of the library. She held her sound detector high as she turned around in place. The lights were on; the old oak that furnished the house gave the impression of a cavern. She… Continue Reading →

Humour / Satire, Stories, Surreal ghosts, Jon Tyktor

FINGERPRINTS • by Jason M. Harley

August 30, 2016Every Day Fiction 38 Comments

It was sudden. And that’s what had made it so hard. One moment they were driving down a cozy, country highway and enjoying the quiet companionship that only comes with years. And the next, the car was in the ditch… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories car accidents, death, funeral rites, ghosts, Jason M. Harley, LGBTQ

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 KIND HEARTS OF CHILDREN AND THE SPIRIT OF THE SEASON • by Michelle Ann King

December 15, 2015Every Day Fiction 21 Comments

Elizabeth belonged to Trina’s grandfather. She was eighty-two years old, although Trina would never have guessed it to look at her; she looked old-fashioned, but not old. Trina played with Elizabeth every Christmas when they visited Grampa, although she was… Continue Reading →

Horror, Stories death, December Invitational, ghosts, Michelle Ann King

A GATHERING OF ASHES • by Gustavo Bondoni

July 10, 2015Every Day Fiction 27 Comments

A lone firefighter walked through the deserted street. He saw the playground where he’d run as a boy, and watched for a moment as the swings, faded but intact, swayed in the autumn wind.  A yellowed piece of paper blew… Continue Reading →

Stories, Surreal Chernobyl, firefighters, ghosts, Gustavo Bondoni, hospitals

A TALE OF TWO TENANTS • by Liz Colter

April 20, 2015Every Day Fiction 26 Comments

Lisa awoke to a soft thudding coming from the kitchen. Last night it had been the spare bedroom door squeaking open; the night before, the TV turning on in the middle of the night. Her heart pounded against her ribs… Continue Reading →

Fantasy, Stories ghosts, Liz Colter

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