by R.J. Byrd I hid behind a tree to catch my breath. My lungs were burning, my whole body felt like it was on fire. My legs gave out, and I hit the cold ground. I knew I couldn't stay here long. He wasn't far behind. I'd rather die than let that bastard catch me... Continue Reading →
By R.J. Byrd I was snuggled under a blanket decorated with pumpkins and bats. I loved using it when October rolled around. I had also put on my Halloween pajamas and fluffy socks. I leaned my head against my boyfriend’s shoulder as we watched the last of The Addams Family. We were going to watch... Continue Reading →
*Spoilers* I recently finished reading The Cask of Amontillado by Edgar Allan Poe written in 1846. The story itself is pretty straightforward: It's about revenge. The main character feels that his friend, Fortunato, has insulted him many times and now wants to get revenge. During a carnival, he tells Fortunato that he recently bought wine... Continue Reading →
*Spoilers* I recently finished reading The Yellow Wallpaper, a short story by Charlotte Perkins Stetson written in 1892. It starts off with a young couple and their baby going to a remote estate for the summer. The main character, an unnamed woman, is suspicious of the house since it was so cheap to rent. She... Continue Reading →
*Spoilers* I recently finished reading The Body Snatcher, a short story by Robert Louis Stevenson written in 1884. The story is based on the real-life story of the Burke and Hare murders. In 1828 in Scotland, William Burke and William Hare committed 16 murders in the span of about 10 months. They sold the corpses... Continue Reading →
*Spoilers* I recently read The Monkey's Paw, a short story written by W.W. Jacobs in 1902. The story is about a man who receives a monkey paw from a friend who claims it can grant wishes, but the wishes come at a terrible cost. I enjoyed the story even though I already knew the gist... Continue Reading →
By R.J. Byrd Three college students were standing in a circle near the library at the CSU campus. They were in a wooded area perfect for this late-night activity. Since none of them had plans, they decided to meet here on Halloween. It was a great place to meet because students often came here at... Continue Reading →
By R.J. Byrd “I can’t believe I’m actually doing this,” mused Kevin as he climbed through an old, broken window into what was once an army barrack. He looked around critically and dusted off his James Bond suit with an air of importance. “Yeah, I know. I can’t believe you’re actually going to have fun... Continue Reading →
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