James Farrell
Stories (4)
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He couldn't resist
The haul was enticing. A short, simple job. In and out. An hour at most. It piqued his interest. He once said he was done with this life. Swore he would leave it behind. But it was hard to resist that urge. It wasn’t even about the money. He’d never scored any real money.
By James Farrell3 years ago in Fiction
The old porch
He outlasted the dog. That old coward ran inside at the second crack of thunder. Lighting flashed. The mist of pouring rain floated beneath the rickety porch and kissed his skin. He resisted the urge to care. In another context, it might have felt nice.
By James Farrell3 years ago in Fiction
The Keeper of Good Souls. Runner-Up in Campfire Ghost Story Challenge.
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. As its warm light spilled out onto the black canvas of the night, Silas Northam opened his eyes.
By James Farrell4 years ago in Horror
Harbinger. Runner-Up in The Fantasy Prologue.
There weren’t always dragons in the Valley. At least, that’s what my mother told me. And when I remember her words, I smell her scent – vanilla and citrus – and I hear the soft crackle of oak on our hearth. She loved to tell stories. That one was her favorite.
By James Farrell4 years ago in Fiction
