Tag Archives: Kathleen McClusky

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Burning Roots  by Kathleen McCluskey     No one knew when the tree first appeared. It stood in the town’s center, ancient and gnarled. Its roots sank deep into soil that had never … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Reflections of Her  by Kathleen McCluskey     Samantha always hated mirrors. As a child, she’d cover them with sheets, refusing to meet her own gaze for fear of what lurked beneath the glass. … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Climbing Curse    by Kathleen McCluskey  The stairs stretched before her, a twisting path of cold marble disappearing in the darkness. She places one foot on the first step, her breath coming … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Beneath The Mountain Mist  by Kathleen McCluskey   The cabin sat low near the water, nestled against the backdrop of a sprawling, mist-covered forest. Outside, the lake reflected the sky’s shifting hues. But inside, … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Frozen Bloom   by Kathleen McCluskey     Deep in the remnants of Eden, where no human foot should tread, a single branch grew. Encased in an enamel sheath of ice, it stood as … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Into the Quiet  by Kathleen McCluskey     The snow swallowed her screams first. A split second earlier, the slopes had been alive; skis carving lines into fresh powder, laughter on her lips as … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Terminal  by Kathleen McCluskey  The Terminal was unlike any airport anyone had ever seen. Shimmering glass walls reached to the heavens, reflecting a sky of impossible colors. Families bustled with excitement, clutching … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Reckoning of The River  by Kathleen McCluskey  The river had always been sacred. It was once hallowed ground, revered by the native Americans who saw the river as a sacred vein connecting … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Visitors In The Night  by Kathleen McCluskey  Under a blanket of stars, Tommy and Luna sat cross legged around a flickering campfire. They were deep in the woods and far from the city, … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Keys to Madness  by Kathleen McCluskey  The typewriter sat heavy on the shelf, its brass keys tarnished with age, yet gleaming as if they held secrets. The writer, Aiden Thorne, couldn’t remember … Continue reading →