SCREAMS!!!

What a great time to get back into the horror business! After a rather bleak streak of busts, I have returned to find this Crypt hiding a couple of horror stories. If I could, I'd claim both of the entries winners not just for their unique spins on the prompts but also for the great time I had reading them. Alas... I have only one crown prepared... And this time, it goes to

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(A certain throat drop I just found on my pillow and taste-tested just a few minutes ago may or may not have influenced my decision). Congratulations!



As for your next challenge, why not give it a go and write something that contains...

A seemingly meaningless choice that ruined it all.

or

A strange symbol on the back door.

You have up to 3000 words and time until next Friday (12 pm WdC time) to craft a tale that will make us SCREAM!!!

Good luck!