Ever since I was a small child, I was terrified to look down into a shower drain. I was never able to pinpoint the source of this fear, even as I became an adult. At first, the fear was minimal; I would just avoid looking down it. As I showered, I kept my eyes glued …
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My Unannounced Hiatus
Hello all! I wanted to take a moment to let you guys know where I’ve been lately. Like everyone else, COVID has impacted my current situation. I teach full-time, so my plate is full dealing with students, both virtual and in-person. Also, I am in grad school right now! I was accepted to a fantastic …
Fear: Arachnophobia
Collette sat frozen in her bed. This tiny 9-year-old had her eyes plastered to the top left corner of her doorway. There was a tiny dot dangling from that corner, but it was enough to send this child into a panic. She sat staring at the dot, watching it slowly descend a few inches. She …
Hotel: Part 2
I awoke, drenched in sweat, though it was cold in the room. I was on the floor of the kitchen, in the same spot where the man had approached me. Sam was standing over me, concern darkening his face. I jumped and grabbed at him, frantically questioning where he had gone. He looked at me …
Devi Ramirez 