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The Stalked
Larry had to stop to take a breath. He knew that every second he was not running meant that his pursuers were gaining ground on him, but he simply could not continue. Not without getting some oxygen into his lungs, … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged campfire story, fear, fiction, Halloween, horror, Modern Philosopher, running for your life, scary, short story, stalker, Thriller
26 Comments
The Killer Was Watching…And Waiting
Lucinda sat in the same chair she always did, sipped her favorite flavored coffee, and read a magazine that focused more on gossip than it did on actual news. This was her regular Friday night routine, and it helped her … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy, Writing
Tagged fiction, Halloween, Modern Philosopher, murder, scary, short story, stalker
57 Comments
Halloween Horror Panel Selects Humans As Scariest Beings
The much anticipated Halloween Horror Panel was held at the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor today. A packed house gathered for what is referred to as the “Comic-Con of Halloween”. Sponsored by the All Hallows Society, the Horror Panel is … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Creatures, Halloween, Haunted House, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Monsters, nightmares, Sarcasm, satire, scary
18 Comments
Monsters Under The Bed Fleeing Maine At An Alarming Rate
Have you checked under your beds lately, Modern Philosophers? If you live in Maine, there’s an excellent chance you will discover that the Monster Under Your Bed has packed up and left for New Hampshire. According to the Bureau of … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged All Hallows Society, Humor, Maine, Modern Philosopher, Monsters, Otherworldly Beings, Sarcasm, satire, scary
18 Comments
Friday Night Think Tank: Haunted Edition
Happy Haunted Friday Night, Modern Philosophers! It’s the first Friday in October which mean Halloween is just around the corner, and Ghosts are flocking to Maine for Autumn vacation. I’ve had our visitors from the Spirit World haunting my thoughts … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Deep Thoughts, Ghosts, Halloween, haunted, horror, Modern Philosopher, movies, scary, screenwriting, spooky, think tank
13 Comments
Hauntings Skyrocket In Maine As Ghosts Gather For Halloween
You know that noise, Modern Philosophers, that wakes you from sleep in the middle of the night? The one that sounds like nails scratching on the window? Or like a low, deep moaning? Perhaps like footsteps all the way on … Continue reading
Posted in Holidays, Humor, Philosophy
Tagged fright, Ghosts, Halloween, haunting, Humor, Modern Philosopher, October, Sarcasm, satire, scary, spirits
28 Comments
Blizzard Of Zombies Turns Brewer Dairy Queen Into Royal Mess
It was such a hot day in Maine today, Modern Philosophers, that the Zombies were willing to trade in their usual feast of brains for an attack of brain freeze. At 12:13pm, Brewer Police responded to a frantic 911 call … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Blizzard, brain freeze, Brains, Dairy Queen, Humor, Ice Cream, Modern Philosopher, satire, scary, Zombie Apocalypse, Zombies
6 Comments
Young Mainers Haunted By The Booger Man, The Monster In Their Nose
The CDC has issued a warning to all Mainers about an evil strain of the flu that is spreading across the state at a rapid pace. This malady, which seems to affect only those under the age of 13, exhibits … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Philosophy
Tagged Booger Man, Flu, Humor, Modern Philosopher, Monsters, nightmares, satire, scary, sickness
22 Comments