A Purr-fect Thanksgiving by Sue Marie St. Lee “Mama, when will Daddy be home with dinner? I’m hungry.” Katie’s nose twitched while prowling the kitchen, hoping to catch the scent of some long-forgotten treat concealed beneath the clutter on the kitchen counter. “Katie,” Mama answered while folding laundry on Read more…
Day of Thanks by Nerisha Kemraj Gary dropped the limp woman onto the table as his guests watched in silent horror, their hands tied to the back of their chairs. “This will do. This will do quite nicely.” He dressed the body into the blood-stained sacrificial costume, tattered from Read more…
A Light Through the Night by J.W. Garrett The little Fae girl stumbled from the forest, lost, alone. Fog clung to the night as she continued toward the light that drew her forward like a beacon. Pasting her face against the glass, she sought the soft, warm glow. Inside Read more…
My, Oh My, Pumpkin Pie by Dawn DeBraal Clara watched her neighbor walking up and down their street. Anya went through the garbage cans, picking out carved and rotting Halloween pumpkins. Their sad faces in various stages of decay looked comical as she stacked them like orange snowmen in Read more…
Suitor Awaiting by Meera Dandekar There was a rush in the Coven House. “Hurry up, you buffoon! Go set the table,” Clarise said as she rigorously swept the floor with a broom. “Oh, leave the cleaning to me, Clarise. I know just the right spell.” Lola snatched the broom, Read more…
Winter Night Supper by Gregg Chamberlain The three-headed troll leafed through a copy of Childe’s Guide to Fine Dining. “We could try this, ‘Oliver’s Buttermilk Roast Chicken’,” suggested Hagrumb. Hogrumb shook his head. “Now, that’s no good. You know very well I’m lactose intolerant!” More pages flipped. “Here’s a possible,” Read more…
Thankless Fool by Maggie D Brace The blustering chill wind scuttled the crisp leaves about us, festooning the lawns with a multi-hued garland. In unison, everyone clutched their hastily grabbed sweaters closer, ruefully regretting leaving jackets and gloves behind. Our yearly post-Thanksgiving feast sojourn to the river began just Read more…
Djinn Harvest Meal by Jim Bates Along about the end of November, Is a special time for the Djinn. It’s a chance to celebrate their harvest, With family and next of kin. They all sit around the table, Full of laughter and plump with mirth, And eat copious amounts Read more…
More Than One by Gabriella Balcom “Look!” Burton pointed. “By those tall clumps of grass. They’re not even hiding. We’re sure to have more than one for Thanksgiving.” “Shut up!” Curtis hissed. “I told you, don’t make a sound.” Within seconds though, he glared at his friend. “Now they’re Read more…
Wishlocked, and Key by Jo Seysener She dallied along the riverbank, fingers trailing in the mesh of the fence. Overgrown and rough, she was glad of her strong boots. Finely crafted, as always, they tread softly along the old pathway. The metal of the locks was cool beneath her Read more…