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Hellish Obsession
I’ve searched this city for days, but I’m no closer to catching up to the demoness than when I arrived. I can still sense the evil the witch leaves in her wake, and I know she is still here. She has lost herself in the millions of souls here and can merge with anyone at any moment, further defying my abilities to track her.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Chapters
Demonic Enchantment. Content Warning.
From atop the buildings, I stand surveying this new strange city that my chase has led me to, the City of Angels. I can’t help but compare this majestic city with the tiny burgh where this pursuit began. Even after all these centuries, the sight of too-crowded streets gives me pause, making me uncomfortable. Knowing that the witch is somewhere below, I can feel that the conclusion of this endless hunt is near at hand.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Chapters
As One Possessed
I’ve followed the witch throughout twenty-eight lifetimes, chased her across the changing continents, and pursued her on the seven seas. Each time I drew close to her, the sorceress slipped through my grasp, forever eluding my hold. Every place she has been, the murderess left behind nothing but death and destruction. My immortality depends upon hers, so her death I seek.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Chapters
Mystery in Williams Cairn
In Williams Cairn, circumstances were darker than they appeared. On the surface, the township looked like it was postcard-perfect, but underneath, there was something evil lurking. Seven people had already been murdered and two were missing. The remaining citizens were scared to go out at night, for that was when the darkness walked their streets. The mayor had invoked a 10 pm curfew, that the police were strict on enforcing.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Criminal
Mystery in 650 Words
ViM's February Prompt is here! For February, ViM wants you to write a mystery. But not just any mystery, a mystery that is EXACTLY 650 words long! No more, no less! It can be about any mystery subject as long as it meets the word limit. Post to either the Fiction OR Criminal Communities. When done, comment with the link below so everyone can read your entry!
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Writers
Salon Talk
The beauticians in the Cut Up & Dye Parlor were running around in a frenzy, trying to prepare the salon for a customer with special needs who had a standing weekly appointment with the ladies. The other customers in the establishment were in various stages of completion, and most were used to this weekly hysteria. With only thirty minutes before the customer arrived the girls were feeling the pressure, and the new girl, Beth Ann, was at a loss as to why everything had to be done a certain way.
By Mother Combsabout a year ago in Fiction
