"The Inn by the Beach: A Ghost Story" by C.M. Overman
What was that? Then I heard it again...a faint scuffling sound from the attic above me. I was the only person locked inside the mansion for the night. So who...or what is making that sound? Gradually, the sounds became progressively louder...footsteps pacing back and forth...back and forth. My heart started racing and panic set in. What am I going to do? Dragging sounds and thumps added to my building terror. What's going on up there?
And then the unimaginable happened. The attic door creaked open and I heard slow footsteps coming down the stairs. Step. Step. Step. Closer to my door. Frantically looking at the locks on my door, I felt relief course through my trembling body as I confirmed the chain and deadbolt were in place. But it didn't stop my horror when I saw the shadows of feet underneath my door. I wanted to scream...yell for help...but nothing came out. Too terrified to scream, I heard something...a faint scratch on the door. Scratch. Scratch...louder and louder. Whatever was outside my door wanted in! One hard KNOCK startled me to action...
I can't wait to read the finished product! It sounds very creepy.
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ReplyDeleteI love how you effectively use repetition to create a sense of suspense!
ReplyDeleteI would like to read that story It sounds very good.
ReplyDeleteHad to come and read it again!!
ReplyDeleteCool story. I can't wait until you finish it!
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