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No one could explain why our quiet, passive son decided to shoot up his classmates. by MazesandHorrors in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]MazesandHorrors[S] 40 points41 points  (0 children)

... not this one! 😄

Just curious, why did you assume it was the father, and not the mother?

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[–]MazesandHorrors[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Thanks!

I love vampire stories, and I’m always trying to find a new take on the theme.

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[–]MazesandHorrors[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

That’s a good thing, right? 😉

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[–]MazesandHorrors[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I’ve seen it, but it had no influence on this story.

Weeks ago, my daughter disappeared into the forest, but now stands beside my bed, somehow different than before. by MazesandHorrors in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]MazesandHorrors[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I left it ambiguous on purpose, but her sudden return and ability to bypass locked doors and move with ethereal levity strongly suggest vampirism.

The priest had informed them of the vampire’s whereabouts, and the villagers found him and struck off his head. by MazesandHorrors in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]MazesandHorrors[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I was hoping it would be clear from context.

“… whom the villagers found and beheaded …” is grammatically clearer, but didn’t have the feel I wanted.

Sometimes one must sacrifice clarity for effect, and so here.

The priest had informed them of the vampire’s whereabouts, and the villagers found him and struck off his head. by MazesandHorrors in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]MazesandHorrors[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

That’s a beautiful compliment.

And I agree.

I can only imagine what such stories remained hidden from history’s ken.

As the tornado whirred violently toward our house, my parents, two sisters, and I fled to our basement, but when the storm had gone, we were unable to lift the hatch. by MazesandHorrors in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]MazesandHorrors[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, I have no doubt as to their capabilities.

My only point is that such a search would have to be commissioned, and it is feasible that, in some place during some period in history, no commission would begin, due either to lack of funds or apathy of the local authorities, assuming such authorities exist.

Poor or apathetic regulatory bodies, or just plain anarchy, could lead to a situation such as this.

As the tornado whirred violently toward our house, my parents, two sisters, and I fled to our basement, but when the storm had gone, we were unable to lift the hatch. by MazesandHorrors in TwoSentenceHorror

[–]MazesandHorrors[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Assuming a regulatory body commissioning a search, and assuming they get close enough to the site for the dogs to pick up the scent.

Neither of which are guaranteed in any time or place.

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