Conroy led us down the hall, to my old room which overlooked the backyard. There was a chair outside the room, to the left of the door. I assumed that was his post. As soon as the door closed behind… Read More ›
Paranormal
Chapter 44: Time Rifts
The vapor creeping underneath the door appeared to be sentient. It suddenly expanded and began rolling through the room towards them. Jagathy, Marko, Andrea and Janet succeeded in waking four warriors and getting them to their feet, before it rolled… Read More ›
Chapter 43: Temptation
Ethan smiled invitingly at Andrea. She took another step back. Perhaps it was a trick of the dim light, but something unpleasant appeared to be lurking behind his expression. It was less a smile than baring his teeth. Andrea realized… Read More ›
Chapter 43: The Gloves Come Off.
Reverend Mother was so experienced with the spirit whistle, she could tell from Harriet’s body language the moment that Samentha took the reins of Harriet’s consciousness. By the time the nursing home staff came bursting through the door, Samentha had… Read More ›
Chapter 43: Enemy Territory
The rest of the trip to Plum’s house is a blur of uncomfortable silences punctuated by Delilah’s complaints and sarcastic retorts. In the end, she was banished to the rear of the van. I took her place in the driver’… Read More ›
Chapter 42: Cornered and Outnumbered
Opening the hatch in the floor unfurled a ladder. They clambered down and the warriors hurriedly led them down a dark, narrow hallway below ground. The bleached stone walls reminded Janet of a medieval dungeon. She felt the chill in… Read More ›
Chapter 42: Poltergeist Rampage
I placed a restraining hand on Plum’s arm, unable to believe that she was just going to walk towards the cyclone of ectoplasmic energy empty-handed. Beastie was walking a few paces behind us. He looked up and paused, patiently waiting… Read More ›
Chapter 42: Spirit Whistle
Harriet wanted to come up with a convincing excuse to get out of visiting Reverend Mother. The last thing she felt up to was being lectured or cross-examined. On the other hand, the longer she put off visiting, the angrier… Read More ›
Chapter 41: Let The Magic Circle be Unbroken.
Plum directed Delilah to a site across town. When she finally told her to pull over, everyone looked around in bewildered silence. Plum smiled broadly. “Well come on then. What are you waiting for, an engraved invitation to the battle? … Read More ›
Chapter 41: A Traitor is Unmasked.
The trio was allowed to sleep until late the next day. They showered, changed, and emerged from their rooms to find a Doorkeeper attendant waiting outside their rooms. She escorted them to the chapel, ignoring their questions about why they… Read More ›