"Dread" by Ramon Diaz ('18)

The ride is dark, intimidating and slippery. Nocturnal animals fought among themselves or perhaps something intervene in their melodic whistle. The river was even more. Its water becoming dark and lifeless. I don’t have sat in my imagination any animal that will survive here.

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"Blank Walls" by Sally Idris ('19)

It is seven in morning and everything is silent.The sun is shining and a slight breeze was blowing, you could feel it across your face. A column of smoke rose from a cabin’s chimney. It trailed into the blue of the November sky, turning it a steely grey. It appears to be isolated, and yet, in the corner came the sounds of crying, of a heart beating faster and faster.

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"The Anniversary" by Adnan Bin Hoq ('19)

Adam gets out of his car and looks for the door keys in his coat. He finds a letter along with the keys. He looks at the letter curiously and slowly a hint of smile surfaces on his tired lips. The letter instructs him to go to the abandoned barn next to their house, he immediately assumes its his wife Linda wanting to surprise him with something. 

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"Mort" by Maria Guanga ('19)

1870. The night more cold and sinister in Kalamazoo, Michigan. The dark walls had dirty marks of the patients were destroy. The town is bleak; the streets were dirty and destroyed. The mental hospital destroyed. 50th years later, small town is create. 

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"Don't Turn Your Head Around" by JiaHuan Lin ('18)

There is a High School, which is located in the foot of a hill. One night, students are having their night class as usual. They are all excited and relaxed, because it is Friday. Some students are studying and doing homework, and some are chatting with others. Suddenly, the light turns off. 

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"Mother" by Ronojoy Hem ('19)

I could feel the sharp wind tearing away at my exposed skin as I trod lightly, along a path decorated with dead leaves and unfamiliar stains. The dreadful silence of the night would be occasionally broken by the howls of some annoying mutt. 

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"The Knocking" by Alexnyves Pierre-Louis Jr. ('19)

“Knock….Knock….Knock…”  someone is knocking on your bedroom's door,  you wake up and check the time and it’s 2:30 in the morning. Only little Bobby, when he has a nightmare, usually knocks on your door at this time around. “Who's there?” you asked, but no one made a sound. 

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"Scary Question" by Ekram Alrowmeim ('19)

Darkness surrounds the city and clouds obscure the sky, a night without moon. Black cats roam the streets, and dogs barking as if they have lost their senses. Unknown bodies moving under the wing of darkness. There are souls grappling in alleys. Evil eyes watching and death is searching for prey.

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