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In the Corner

Haunted Echoes Haiku

By Steve LancePublished 3 months ago 1 min read
Runner-Up in Haunted Echoes Challenge
In the Corner
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

tilts its head and grins

the doll whispers through the dark

I clutch the sheets tight

Haiku

About the Creator

Steve Lance

My long search continues.

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    Original narrative & well developed characters

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  • Marilyn Glover2 months ago

    Super scary, Steve, and an excellent haiku entry. Congratulations on your win!👏

  • Wooohooooo congratulations on your win! 🎉💖🎊🎉💖🎊

  • I now know my daughter's worst nightmare. Frightful!

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