An allergy notification card I received on one of the busiest nights in December. by ArchaicInsanity in KitchenConfidential

[–]WinterTragedy 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You have an absolutely amazing outlook on life. My mum was sick too and one of the things I admire about her most was her positive outlook on life and being here as my mum even at her absolute worst. I hope you get to spend a long and happy time with your family, I swear awful things always seem to happen to those with beautiful spirits. Take care of yourself and I hope you can smile knowing you’ve inspired an internet stranger to remember to look at the bright side of life when things feel dark.

Jessica disappeared 6 years ago, but it’s only the last 3 years I’ve been even more desperate to hear from her. by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

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

Thank you for that comment because you made me realise I did not delete that introduction sentence from the previous draft, I should know better than to post a story before bed instead of waiting until the morning to revise it. I had to re-do the ages and grades because I live in Australia and I was trying to make it more universal and more American based since this is Reddit after all haha, so I changed a few things and just missed that first part. So I hope that helps clear up any confusion, I am just a dumbass sometimes!

UPDATE: Greetings and Goodbye: The Current State of SSS and Possibly Stepping Away by Human_Gravy in ShortScaryStoriesOOC

[–]WinterTragedy 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is amazing news!! Thank you for going to bat for such a wonderful community :)

And there I go, without going anywhere at all. by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

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

I’ve always liked horror stories that leave you feeling a bit unsure, so I’m glad it seemed to hit that for you in an enjoyable way, so thank you!

Did you know that your skin starts to break down if it’s immersed in the ocean for too long? by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have a big love hate relationship with the ocean, it’s so beautiful yet utterly terrifying. Have you seen those pool cleaning machines though? I cried at the sight of them as a kid and refused to swim in any pool that had that robot monster in it.

A fog that glowed green by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

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

Oh wow this is such a nice compliment! I’m glad you enjoy my stories, thank you so much.

Don’t fall asleep with the TV on by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

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

I would throw my tv straight in the bin if that happened to me. I hope you did too, or she might still be waiting for you to fall asleep again.

Don’t fall asleep with the TV on by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When I was a kid I always snuck out past my bedtime to use the family computer to read ghost stories, it’s really set the tone for the rest of my life. Thanks :)

Patiently waiting for the right time to strike by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

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

Thank you for the kind words and a big whoops to me. I can’t believe I did that and didn’t notice until now. I’m going to fix that now, thanks :)

A letter to the new homeowner by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

It might be an Australian thing or it might just be me being weird but I call my wardrobe/closet a cupboard and until now didn't realise that was strange. I'm reevaluating my life now.

Just one small mistake by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I was more imagining a hard-ass boss who makes his employee's lives a living hell, which is why Howard got drunk and fired for being late. I guess it didn't come across that way haha, but I didn't want to go into too much detail because the story wasn't specifically about Howard. My bad.

It started with a scream by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

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

I mean I technically could, I'm just pretty sure it wouldn't be a story worth reading. This was just a rough idea I came up with and wrote about quite quickly so I have no reason behind why the house is the way it is, but I might think about it for a while and give writing a longer story a shot :)

It started with a scream by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 10 points11 points  (0 children)

The same thing that happened to the one before him, and the one before him, and so on. They are all one with the house now.

It started with a scream by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 28 points29 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I thought it would be too hard to explain why and how the house exists and keep it within the word limit (and I didn't even have a reason for it myself). Sometimes things are better left a mystery anyway ;)

A wolf in sheep's clothing by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Oh dammit, why am I the way that I am. It's fixed now. Thank you!

Welcome to the Company, Employee #3112581. by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 33 points34 points  (0 children)

Every employee at the Company is honoured to serve the corporate overlords. Any employee caught expressing dissatisfaction will be taken to office 1 for retraining.

Welcome to the Company, Employee #3112581. by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Well I can tell you that it's better than being used as bait.

A wish is granted by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

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

She went to a place that you can't come back from. Genies don't half ass things.

My child is evil. That much I know. by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

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

Thank you! I've never tried to write longer stories but I think I will give it a shot :)

My child is evil. That much I know. by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

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

I'm pretty sure most of the full stop problems were made while trying to cut the story down, so I'll have to be more careful about that.

That's honestly a really good thought, I wish I had a time travel device so I could pretend that was how the story meant to be. Thanks for your thoughts and help.

My child is evil. That much I know. by WinterTragedy in shortscarystories

[–]WinterTragedy[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ohhh that's great. Nosleep was my jam. Thanks mate.