The Sound of Laughter
Spooky Microfiction
There was only one rule: Don’t open the door.
Randy was never one for following rules. From the time he was a child, he did things his way. He never thought about consequences or the personal wellbeing or property of others; he just laughed it off. Every time he got suspended; he laughed. When he got in trouble at home, he laughed. His parents were only too happy to kiss him goodbye when he moved out on his 18th birthday.
When he and his buddy, Steve, were awarded the job of cleaning up the old farmer’s property, he agreed to the rules in the contract; but when he came across the ancient shed with the “Do Not Enter” sign, not only did he open the door, he kicked it in.
Steve was horrified. The inside of the shed looked like a torture chamber. There were knives, axes, saws. There was a blood-splattered chair attached to a wooden frame with shackles for wrists and ankles. There was a hanging noose.
Randy just laughed. Even the smell didn’t bother him. The godawful stench emanating from the shed caused Steve to purge his breakfast. With a grin, Randy stepped inside.
While rummaging through the shed, badgering a defiant Steve to come inside, a sudden gust slammed the door shut, trapping Randy. In the pitch black, Randy heard horrendous screams outside, screams that sounded like they were coming from Steve. As he struggled to find his way through the darkness, the door blew open again.
The last thing Randy saw was the glint of the axe blade in the blinding sun. The last thing he heard was the sound of laughter. This time, it wasn’t his own.
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Cathy holmes
Canadian family girl with a recently discovered love for writing. Other loves include animals and sports.
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There was only one rule: don’t open the door. I’ve never been interested in spooky games, haunted houses or anything of the scary sort, really. I’ve always been easier to convince after a few shots of tequila, though. Hence, I stood in a dark, tiny room with two doors, directly opposite each other, waiting for the “game". My friends were in rooms on either side of me.
By Cathy holmesabout a year ago in Horror
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Whoa!!! Twisty and superb.
An outstanding piece. Very powerful.
I’d say Randy learned a valuable lesson but I think that was his last one. Great story Cathy!
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Awesome ending!!! Great entry, Cathy!
Well done Cathy! Great top story! Well deserved!
Excellent character development in such a short prose, Cath. Brilliant end!
Oh this was ORRIBLE! In the best way! 😁
very good.
very scary.Congratulations on top story
Fabulous ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Very good. Wish it was longer.
The ending gave me chills but sounds like he got exactly what he deserved. Congrats on top story!
What a great ending! Good work. Congratulations on TS.
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Cathy!! This is soooooo good, gripping and a terrifying ending!! Loved it!! Congrats on Top Story!! 🎉
Back to say congratulations. Yay for you
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I really found joy in reading the article.
I do love a happy ending, especially a bloody one. (Who said that?) LOL
Ooo gotta love when a baddie gets their comeuppance!! Love it and congrats on the top story!
Already read it, so congrats.