Alone?

Saliva drips from above, coats the back of her neck. She keeps her eyes closed, head down, praying. The house is empty yet she is not alone.

11 Critiques to "Alone?"

  1. Amy Tripp's critique:

    Oh! That gave me shivers. I think I’d be doing more running than praying. LOL. Nicely done!

  2. MindChirp's critique:

    Sending ripples down the spine!

  3. Steve Ramey's critique:

    Great lead-in to Halloween. Really nice.

  4. Stacy Post's critique:

    Ack! Yes, perfect for Halloween. Makes me want to check all the nooks and crannies at home. Well done, Madeline!

  5. Amy – thanks! I scared myself as I was writing it. :)

    Milo – there aren’t many situations where “ewww” is a compliment but this is one of them so…thanks! :)

    Steve – thanks! I’m enjoying this whole theme week.

  6. Thanks, Stacy! Better check in the closet and under the bed, too… :o

  7. Lydia Gray's critique:

    Creepy! Perfect for Halloween :)

  8. Thank you, MindChirp and Lydia! Glad you both enjoyed it.

  9. Sealey Andrews's critique:

    Wow, really tense moment you’ve created in just a few words.

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