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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Deidre said, slipping the contents of the paper cup into<br />
Anna’s palm. <strong>The</strong> pills jostled together, rolling to a<br />
stop. Sunlight caught several of them and they glowed<br />
like jewels.<br />
“I don’t want the vitamins,” Anna said.<br />
“You need them.”<br />
Anna popped them into her mouth and swallowed,<br />
scowling at the bitterness seeping into her<br />
mouth. Deidre handed her the juice. Grateful, Anna<br />
drained the cup.<br />
“Let’s get you settled, then.” Deidre lifted<br />
Anna to her feet, cupping her elbows and guided her<br />
to the bed.<br />
Deidre tossed aside the covers and Anna sank<br />
onto the mattress, reveling in the comfort greeting her.<br />
She yawned and giggled as Deidre removed her slippers,<br />
her cool fingers tickling her skin. Anna sighed,<br />
feeling small and cared for, as if she were a child<br />
again. Caring for Serena had not been what she’d<br />
expected and it was nice to be pampered for a change.<br />
Anna turned onto her side, facing the window<br />
as Deidre tucked the blankets around her. Her eyes<br />
closed and she inhaled, smelling the aroma of freshly<br />
laundered sheets and sunshine.<br />
“Sweet dreams,” Deidre said. “Maybe when<br />
you wake up, we can take Serena to the park. Doesn’t<br />
that sound lovely?”<br />
“Hmm,” Anna said, nodding.<br />
She heard the door close. <strong>The</strong> ensuing silence<br />
lulled her into slumber.<br />
I know the folklore. Healthy, happy children<br />
replaced with sickly imitations. Faeries steal them,