Joshua Campbell
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Writer, reader, game crafter, screen writer, comedian, playwright, aging hipster, and writer of fine horror.
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Doctor Winters Forgetfulness Clinic- The Drink Took Him
“I just don’t think I can live with this. I need it gone, or it’ll drive me to drink.” Dr. Winter tapped the edge of a spoon against the tea cup, and the sound it made was like a clarion bell. She brought the cup over to the man sitting across from her, taking him in with a study to glance. He was different from her usual clientele. The man looked as if his demons were far behind him, all save this one thing he couldn’t quite exercise. He wore a crisp, white button up shirt, was clean shaven, and looked as though he had a handle on his life. He looked as though he ran most mornings, perhaps hit the gym for more than three months out of the year, and other than his eyes, which roved like a scared horses, he seemed very well put together.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
The Ghost Grass Hermit
I'm an avid hiker, always have been, but I may have to rethink the way I hike after this incident. I've done a lot of hiking in my time. Hiking the Appalachian trail, backpacking through Europe, I've hiked trails on the Mexican borders and watched the lights of Coyotes as they came to drop their “cargo”, and in that time, I've never really felt like I was in danger. I've had some close calls, don't get me wrong, but at no time did I ever wonder if I was going to live through these times or not.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
Strange Tales of Killian Barger- The Many Little Deaths of Johnathan Weston
Killian checked the address as he walked up the steps to 1313 West Oak. The place looked like the sort of house you’d find in a Gothic Noir, the sort of house with too many daughters all looking for a suitor or a library with secret passages behind the bookshelves. It oozed mystery and seemed to seethe within its boundaries. Killian could see the window on the third floor, a lighted cyclopean eye that watched him without any love.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
Stragview Stories- Midnight Visitation
Jasper frowned as he read over the letter, the summons looking like no other mail he’d ever received. On Saturday, you are summoned to attend Midnight Visitation as part of your rehabilitation. Attendance is non-negotiable, and refusal will result in forced attendance followed by time spent in solitary. Be ready by no later than eleven.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
I was a lab assistant of sorts but now I'm trapped
(Part 2 of I was a Lab Assistant of Sorts) Hey guys, I’m back again with an update. It’s been a couple of days and the food is just about gone. Luckily, there’s a sink in the corner so I don’t have to worry about water. It tastes a little metaly but it hasn’t made me puke so I guess it’s fine. For some reason, there’s a bag of cat food in the corner so I guess if it comes down to it I can eat that.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
I was a lab assistant of sorts
I should have known the job was too good to be true. Make two hundred dollars a night to sit in an undisclosed location from sun down to sun up. No previous experience required. Non Disclosure to be signed before hiring. Candidates who break NDA will be sued for breach of contract. Must have a strong constitution and high moral fiber. Interested parties call (number below)
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
Stragview Stories- His Happy Place
“It’s out by the dumpster, you better send the money. I could get fired for this.” Mark sighed as he read the message, pulling on his pants as he grabbed his car keys. He’d have to be quick before someone figured out what it was. Kevin hadn’t been wrong. He and Mark could get in trouble for what they were about to do. Kevin could get fired, but Mark could very easily be arrested for trespassing. He didn’t work at the prison anymore, and
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
The Sweetest Nectar
Dylan drummed his fingers on the desk as he stared at the blank screen. **The Darrow Feuds** **By Dylan Mandrey** He had been looking at that title for three months, and it was starting to grind against his sanity. He needed this book to come together, but he just didn't have the words. The sequel to Darrow Farm had been highly anticipated after the first one had spent six weeks on the New York Times Best Seller List. It had been a somber tale of pioneers looking for a fresh start and the strange and frightening neighbors they had found in the woods around Utah's Helmen Valley. People had loved his depiction of the farmers' daughters, especially Gloria, who had ultimately been tempted by the strange creatures who resided within the forest and decided to leave the safety of her protestant father and his homestead. They had wanted to know what happened next for the pioneer family, and Dylan's agent had been absolutely feral for his notes on the next part of the series.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
Cabin in the Mountains
It began as a freak snowstorm. I've been hiking and camping in the woods outside of Cashmere since I was in high school. It was a spot I used to like to come to with my friends before they all got too busy to return to nature every now and again. The wilderness in north Georgia is just so beautiful. It's a great place to immerse yourself in nature and return to your roots.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
Appalachian Grandpa- The Red Lantern
It was raining buckets when we left the theater, and the wipers weren’t helping much. We’d been in Franklin to see a movie, some Western that Grandpa had been interested in, and as we came back to the truck, the rain had started coming down hard. It was a common enough spring storm, but it turned mean pretty quickly. As we pulled out of the parking lot, it had still been manageable, but as we headed for home, the sky had opened up and the downpour began.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
Hide and Seek at the MArtin House
Hide and seek at the Martin House They call it the Martin House, and it's easily the most haunted place in town. During the day, it’s a beautiful two-story estate in the Millville area. It sits behind a high gate overlooking the bay on ten acres (which comes at a high price given land costs inside Panama City). The current owner keeps up the grounds and maintains the home, but they say he will not live in the house or be there after dark. He rents it out for parties and events, lets people picnic on the grounds, and opens it during the day for tours and historical outings, but an hour before sunset, the gates are locked and the place is cleared of people.
By Joshua Campbell3 years ago in Horror
