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Horripilation

A Shiver in the Darkness

By Sandy GillmanPublished 4 months ago 1 min read
A shiver across the skin. Designed in Canva by me.

A harsh, cold shudder.

Hairs bristle, slowly creeping.

Skin prickles with dread.

Haiku

About the Creator

Sandy Gillman

I’m a mum to a toddler, just trying to get through the day. I like to write about the ups and downs of parenting. I’m not afraid to tell it like it is. I hope you’ll find something here to laugh, relate to, and maybe even learn from.

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  • Angie the Archivist 📚🪶4 months ago

    Vivid imagery!

  • Imola Tóth4 months ago

    Are you trying to pull that trick where we don't know what is scary, so our subconscious fills the gap? Cos it worked well on me....

  • Denise E Lindquist4 months ago

    Cool... a new word for me! I may be able to rhyme it with manipulation😉🤣

  • This has a good creep factor to it.

  • Thomas Terry4 months ago

    Great work!! thanks for sharing!

  • Julie Lacksonen4 months ago

    Great one, Sandy! And you created picture fits perfectly.

  • I love how you told a sensory moment and stripped it bare

  • Oh wow, they sure feel like they're filled with dread. Loved this!

  • Masterfully crafted in few words Sandy. @Sandy Gillman

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