The Witching Hour [SS2019]

Something in the pull of her eyes, an almost imperceptible lift in the corners of her mouth, had emboldened me. I approached as compelled and spoke, took her hand. We danced till midnight, when at once she fled. Weeks hence, terrified I’ve been charmed, I’m tormented nightly by phantom arms.

I really like it! A bit gothic decadent
a reply to: zosimov

a reply to: chris_stibrany

Thanks! Glad you read it and enjoyed.

a reply to: zosimov

I'm glad someone showed up to administer CPR!

a reply to: pthena

Well, lol, that was the story she gave when the medics showed up.

Cheers pthena!

a reply to: zosimov

But seriously:

Your story sparked up an idea for a perfect story.
But alas! I've shot my wad
for this month's contest.
Wish I had a do-over of my first entry.

It would be mean to post another,
stealing ideas from someone else,
sucking away their chances.

a reply to: zosimov

Loved the last line!

a reply to: zosimov

Really enjoyed this!

a reply to: Night Star

I'm glad you enjoyed the read, and thank you Night Star! Hope you're having a good day!!



a reply to: Purpapengus

Thanks I started with an entirely different piece in mind but when I wrote that line, I had to change the rest to keep it!

Yeah, I used to run away too when I was young because one person's emboldenment is another person's 'no thanks'. It makes one suspicious as to why someone is too empassioned..."lack of control over oneself"?

originally posted by: InTheLight
one person's emboldenment is another person's 'no thanks'.

Haha aint that the truth?
I found myself wondering about what type of character the woman was, and what caused the sudden flight, as I wrote.
I might write a sequel from her point of vew.

a reply to: zosimov

I find it quiet remarkable. It capture's a set of moments of utter torment that began so beautifully.

It leaves me questioning, of how he will ever find her. Why did she run off?

Very suspicious story.

originally posted by: highvein
a reply to: zosimov


Very suspicious story.

Why thank you!