Full Moon
A campfire story.
I could see my breath in the cool autumn air. The carbon dioxide spiraled in front of me beneath the shine of the full moon, coming in through the treetops. A wolf howled, but otherwise, my campsite was silent. I couldn't remember waking from slumber.
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Ashley Lima
I think about writing more than I write, but call myself a writer as opposed to a thinker.
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Become a paid subscriber to get access.This gave me a shiver!! What a phenomenal little story this is. So well contained.
OOOOH! That was good!
Nice twist at the end, there! Awesome job!!
Terrifying! Brilliantly written with suspense galore! What a twist!!
Hahahahahahahahahahah dude went floating outta his body and thought he was sleep walking! This was hilarious! You're so good at horror!
Oh so creepy! Loved this story! From the first sentence to the last!
What a great story! You could take it in so many different directions if you want to expand on it. Hope you do!
Love this!
This is EXCELLENT!
Whew that was scary 🥲
Stunning little play of chilling narrative, I love the sleepwalking element, I actually remember sleepwalking once out camping and starting awake a few yards from the tents and fire, and it being a weird and scary sensation. I don't usually sleepwalk. That would make it a thousand times worse though!
I felt this from the first sentence, and the ending shock rewarded me. 👏
ohhh, chills!!! I love this!!