Tag Archives: Michelle Joy Gallagher

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Passage of Time by Michelle Joy Gallagher Lauren had always pictured death as the complete absence of light. Not dark, in the way that we know it. Our “dark” is always polluted … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Jack’s Regret by Michelle Joy Gallagher Jack hadn’t slept since he drowned Elise. He hadn’t set out to hurt her. She’d just said so many things that wounded him in short order, leaving him no time to … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Alarm by Michelle Joy Gallagher Jenna Barton ran down the cobblestone streets, hobbled by her voluminous dress. She’d dressed in her finery that evening, wanting to be noticed by the General’s son, Roland. … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Long Drive by Michelle Joy Gallagher John Barton ran ahead of his cousin Sam. The boys had spent a carefree summer together at their grandparent’s farm and knew every inch of the 5-acre … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Trade by Michelle Joy Gallagher Brenda woke in a cold sweat. The gap in her heavy bedroom drapes let a blade of sunshine through the window that fell across her body, bisecting her. She … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Seed by Michelle Joy Gallagher The wind whipping through the field formed a low howl that made Elena think of a wounded animal. She was something wounded too. The blood had been dry on her … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Halfway to Heaven by Michelle Joy Gallagher The master ordered the spires built during one of his episodes. He said he wanted to be as far away from hell as possible. “We can build a … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! Petra’s Journey by Michelle Joy Gallagher Petra closed her eyes and felt the sun on her face. She took a deep breath and opened them and watched as the train pulled slowly into the station. Traveling … Continue reading →

The Ladies of Horror Picture-Prompt Writing Challenge! The Mistake by Michelle Joy Gallagher How long had she been sitting there with infinity in her hands? How long had the warm glow from the lamp spilled upon the ancient pages? Lacie was tied there with … Continue reading →