Something spooky this time around – because it’s that time of year. Joey Salami’s Halloween by Mike Murphy is our 66th free flash fiction story – live now on the website.
Here’s a peek…
True to their word, she was ugly.
Her ancient veins puffed up and deflated as whatever passed for blood made its way through them. Her green-tinged face was creased with more wrinkles then there had been time. A large wart on the end of her pointed nose beamed a ready-to-pop crimson. It never would burst, of course, but it was fun for the kids to watch and anticipate the icky mess that would follow.