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The Haunted House

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The Haunted House Abandon all hope on haunted hill enter the house with a bitter chill Walking bold with a thrashing thrill breaking through the rusted grille The door slams shut as we look behind now facing fear and confined We roam the bowels in darkness blind shaking silly to what we find + Spiders finish their webbing spin and entangle with our shrieking skin The house grumbles a grunting grin so it may welcome its kindred kin Spirits approach to dance and dine as we stand with a shrinking spine The floor is set for a spooking shrine the broods macabre now entwine + Necromancer of the nefarious night waking the dead in a frantic freight Evening emulous enchantress in flight descending from a haunting height Caldrons cabalistically calm in their still before the fire breaks their will The ravens caw a shivering shrill and the wolves salivate a bloody spill + Open caskets appear in a vaporous view attended by a skeleton crew Witches walking with a shriveled skew as warlocks wine in their woo Tombstones lift above the ground the dead arise to break the mound Admits shattering screams that surround only wake the hilltop hound. Aug.12.2018 The Haunted House (Scare Me or Make Me Laugh) Sponsored by: Dear Heart a.k.a. Broken Wings Placed 4'th

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Eve Roper

Date: 9/16/2018 8:12:00 PM

I'm a little late, ^WW^, great imagery and story. Big congratulations on your win. Hugs Eve~`*

Constance La France

Date: 9/5/2018 11:42:00 AM

Winged, congratulations on your win in my contest with this amazing write and with sound effects too, well done !

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 9/1/2018 7:59:00 PM

WW...a frightful write and a great winner! "Open caskets appear in a vaporous view attended by a skeleton crew" just one of my favorite lines! Congratulations!

Charles Messina

Date: 9/1/2018 12:43:00 PM

Love this, WW You really have a way with words. Excellent write my friend...Enjoyed reading...Love and Peace and light...Charlie

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 8/14/2018 2:39:00 AM

You can really spin a thrilling tale WW. I enjoyed this chilling piece! ; )

Jan Allison

Date: 8/13/2018 6:44:00 AM

what a gripping tale ^WW^! :-) hugs jan xx

Vladislav Raven

Date: 8/12/2018 1:37:00 PM

Hi John, a fantastic write from your pen. I was lost within your wonderful words, each scene alive within my mind. Your poetic skill ever takes the reader upon a special journey. This piece took me on a journey i was most happy to take. This is a wonderful gem. May you r pen ever run gold. This wonder goes into my faves. Have a wonderful end to your weekend. Your friend always....Mike.