Tag Archives: Elaine Pascale

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Tatsoi  by Elaine Pascale  The cravings wouldn’t stop. Never had she wanted leafy greens so much and her heart was set on the offerings of the witch’s garden. She crept out during the … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Bolt from the Blue  by Elaine Pascale They sat in a circle beneath the tree. Katelyn, who spoke often of her Celtic roots, had claimed the tree was magical and brimming with spirits. … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Violet  by Elaine Pascale I say my name is violet, like the flower. I say I am fifteen; I play the flute. He says he likes my braces. He tells me I look … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! A Time of Firsts  by Elaine Pascale It was supposed to be romantic: their first excursion since the world re-opened. Their first trip to Europe. Their first time staying on a houseboat. And … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Choice of Yōkai   by Elaine Pascale She was beautiful once. Her dress is made of cherry blossom petals. Her eyelashes are spun silk, her eyes as sharp as a sword. Her parasol … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Stairs  by Elaine Pascale Empty She had thought the stairs were empty. They were vacant of everything but his scent. Men are described as “musky,” but this one wasn’t. His smell was … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Change  by Elaine Pascale The man had his hand inside his long coat. It was obvious what he was doing. He had paid to watch them kiss. A kiss could cause the … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Rejoice Because Thorns Have Roses by Elaine Pascale We told many jokes at the flower shop because we were all budding comedians. The one thing I would never joke about were my roses. … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Affirmation by Elaine Pascale “They are not like us.” She reminded herself as she dragged the scalpel over the taught flesh. The black blood that sprung forth solidified the otherness of the specimen. … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Sunk Cost Fallacy by Elaine Pascale “Animari,” the wizard commanded the skull he held aloft. He had selected the right one. He knew it was the right one. “Animari,” he repeated, flourishing the … Continue reading →