Get the entire story posting schedule here! aLICE by mICHELLE cEASAR dAVIS “Brayden, do you need anything before Daddy and I leave?” Stephanie Hogan asked. “I’m ten,” he said, tossing his duffel bag under the bunk bed. “Would you please stop calling yourselves mommy and daddy?” “Be nice to your mom…” Ryan Hogan stopped himself before saying the second syllable. “This is your first time at camp.” “But I’ve spent a week at Nana’s before.” He rolled his eyes and then turned to look at his mother. “Why is this so hard fo[...]
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0 Get the entire story posting schedule here! Shadow lake by cait greer “It’s just a story, Cam. It’s not like there’s actually a monster in the lake.” Everly hops on one foot, adorably trying to pull her other sneaker on without untying it. “Everyone knows that’s just something the counselors made up years ago to scare the kids so they wouldn’t try to go swimming at night.” Camryn snickers behind her. “You mean exactly like we’re doing?” “Exactly.” Everly’s shoe finally slides on just as she tilts too far to the side, but[...]
Get the entire story posting schedule here! Beware the Icepick Killer by Jamie Rusovick-Smith “This is gonna be a summer you’ll never forget,” Brook sings—loud and crazy— over the wind rushing in through our car windows. I tug at my blood-red Camp Moore-Saine shirt and curl my lip in disgust. “You might love this place, but there’s a reason I’ve never been camping before, dear cousin.” The main reason being I hate the great outdoors. Bugs, sleeping in a dirty bag on the floor, and food burnt over the fire just doesn’t do it for me[...]
August is here! And so are the screams! Below you will find a list of the stories and artwork scheduled for the summer of screams. I'm still working on some of the scheduling, so please check back often. I will also include a link to this list on each individual story posting. Feel free to like, share, and comment on each! We're so happy you're here. We can't wait to make you scream! Click on the art or story name and it will take you to the work. The links wont work until their respective posting date listed. 08/03/17 Beware the Icepick[...]
August is almost upon us! Translation? So is the Summer of Screams! In case you missed the open call, the summer of screams is an artist and author showcase. It's open to anyone, of any talent level, and follows the theme for both the art and stories. All submissions must be scary in nature (all spooky levels welcome) and must take place at or involve a summer camp. Because we all know what could go wrong at a summer camp. I've started to receive stories (YAY!) so I wanted to share a list of participants that will be contributing either artwork or a story[...]