It's a good evening isn't it? So close to Halloween, the time for us mere mortals to dress as the ghouls and monsters we have feared since childhood. For some of us, lighting a pumpkin and placing it on the step is protection enough from our wandering fears but others must do something more—something that would send chills up and down their spines.

It is my hope that these tales, some original and some not so much will be your medicine of choice. They are such lovely stories and enjoying each ghastly account should be as easy as… locking your door before something slips through.

I am sure that you all will enjoy the story of the man that just thought something was so terribly wrong. Or maybe the tale of a man that faces horrible consequences for being a criminal is more of your taste. After all vengeance is a dish best served with all. Perhaps the story of the perfect girl getting what's coming to her is what you have come here looking for.

Whatever it is, you are sure to find it here among these wicked and damned.

Before reading one must know that these stories do not come cheap. Staying up wakeless nights, nearly losing limbs to collect each painful detail was not easy. So listening to the warnings of gore… death… and overall disturbed happenings is not to be taken lightly. If you do not think you can handle the depraved mind of this particular author then you are free to scamper away.

If you think your stomach and psyche can handle it then, by all means, continue on!

After reading each of these lovely fables, be sure to look over your shoulder and check your closet before going to bed. That shadow at the bottom of your doorway or that inhalation you heard just a few inches away may not be 'just your imagination'.

Enjoy!

Oh my, there is one more thing to add. The people in this story are not my property, just my play toys. I own nothing except the ten fingers I luckily still have on my hands.