The Haunted Traveler Vol 1 Issue 2
Kick in Halloween with the latest issue of The Haunted Traveler. We opened up and looked for the strangest and the most horrific tales from this universe, bringing them here in a single collection for the readers to get a little twisted. The Haunted Traveler is a horror and science fiction literary anthology that releases twice a year. Published through Weasel Press, the anthology seeks to roam around with the stories you'll never forget. Those dark little tales that are sort of etched in everyone. We love the dark and twisted and we really want to be scared. Check out our website to see when we're open next. The Haunted Traveler is a non-profit, Horror and Science Fiction anthology that accepts a wide variety of art media such as photography, short fiction, creative non-fiction, digital artwork and more.
Kick in Halloween with the latest issue of The Haunted Traveler. We opened up and looked for the strangest and the most horrific tales from this universe, bringing them here in a single collection for the readers to get a little twisted. The Haunted Traveler is a horror and science fiction literary anthology that releases twice a year. Published through Weasel Press, the anthology seeks to roam around with the stories you'll never forget. Those dark little tales that are sort of etched in everyone. We love the dark and twisted and we really want to be scared. Check out our website to see when we're open next. The Haunted Traveler is a non-profit, Horror and Science Fiction anthology that accepts a wide variety of art media such as photography, short fiction, creative non-fiction, digital artwork and more.
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5<br />
Desperate Welcome<br />
John W. Dennehy<br />
Sarah didn’t notice the interlopers until their<br />
ominous shadows cast upon the garden that she was<br />
tending. <strong>The</strong> dark outlines were immediately discernible<br />
as soldiers from the rifles with bayonets jutting<br />
above their heads.<br />
As Sarah looked up, she had already begun to<br />
address them. “You startled me,” she said, smiling. “I<br />
usually hear the sounds of your mess-plates clanging.”<br />
<strong>The</strong> soldiers were not the red coats that she<br />
was expecting. Instead, two staunch Hessians stared at<br />
her menacingly; the German mercenaries paid to help<br />
fight with the British were never hospitable and took<br />
what they wanted. A shudder of fear ran through her,<br />
but Sarah did her best to hide it. <strong>The</strong>ir uniforms were<br />
tattered and smeared with soot; the grime was spread<br />
over their faces and hands. <strong>The</strong>y were emaciated and<br />
stunk of the battlefield.<br />
“I’m a loyalist,” she said alarmed.<br />
“We need food,” the taller one said. His companion<br />
stood fast and mute, staring at her wantonly.<br />
“<strong>The</strong>re is little food but for myself and my<br />
daughter,” Sarah said. “But I can spare you a little