My corpse just moved.
I didn’t.
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Mum called me upstairs.
We cremated her yesterday.
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The mirror blinked.
I was still staring.
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Something under my bed whispered, “Dad?”
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Everyone froze.
The shadow moved.
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I woke alone.
Someone whispered, “Shh, pretend I’m not here.”
10/3/2026
I do have plans 😉 I agree about the shadow; it was the one I was least happy with. I have amended it.
10/3/2026
Ah yes: I like it!
10/4/2026
Suggestions / Possible Tweaks
These should be the opening sentences to a six-pack compilation of ghost stories!!
These are WAY too good to waste in this format!!
10/4/2026
There is method in my madness, my friend. All shall be revealed in time xxx
10/4/2026
Oh, but you know how impatient I am, Tim!!! Still, I will trust that masterfulness that is you at the writing desk. xoxox
10/3/2026
The Words That Got to Me
The mirror blinked I was still staring This was my favourite fright - just enough to make us feel uneasy.
Suggestions / Possible Tweaks
The shadow laughed - this didn’t feel scary to me. Maybe it could have grown, disappeared or swept across their terrified faces.
An interesting concept here. These felt like intriguing notes for a whole range of new stories. I’m wondering if you will develop them further.