Comment from Janet Foor

Excellent

Since we moved into this house (two years ago) I have noticed the nightly noises. My husband always explains it away as the wind blowing tree branches against the house. But sometimes in the middle of a still weather night, there are thuds and bumps that sound like footsteps in the basement or on the stairs. No idea what causes them but it does scare the wits out of me.

Loved the tiny twisted tale. Can't wait for the next scary chapter.

Blessings
Janet

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

Yeah, that's the sort of thing they always say: "Oh, it's just your imagination running away with you again," or "Don't worry...it's just the wind." That's when I feel like saying, 'Okay, then you go down there and check it out. I'll be waiting right here'... heh-heh.
Thanks, Janet, I really appreciate the review. :) ~Dean

Comment from Ridley Williams

Excellent

Hey, Dean,

I hate mirrors at night!
We have a full length mirror on the back of our guest room door.
I heard something in the backyard the other night and went into the room to investigate. It turned out to be a couple of raccoon's but when I turned to exit the room, the door had closed behind me and all I saw was a big guy coming towards me in the dark!
I let out a yelp and jumped back onto the bed, (and so did my "attacker", lol). My wife ran into the room in a flash, turned on the light and yelled, "You okay?"
I gave her a sheepish grin and said, "Yeah...I think I just scared myself!"
It took me an hour to fall back to sleep, hee, hee.

This story gave me the creeps...as I say, I hate mirrors in the dark!

Nice job with the set-up on this one, buddy. At least the kid has a new friend. It could get lonely around the house with dear old dad gone. Lol.

Hope all is well with you,
Bill

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

Ha-ha, thanks, Bill, and that's quite a story, my friend. I gotta admit, I'm not too fond of mirrors in general. They've always given me an eerie, uneasy feeling. Especially in the mornings, right after I first look into one after getting out of bed, heh-heh.
Much obliged for the laugh and the review, buddy. Always a pleasure.
~Dean :}

reply by Ridley Williams on 09-Jul-2015

Ha ha...yeah, after you get out of bed...scares the crap out of me to, buddy!

Hey, I finally posted my story, "The Accident". I'm glad you didn't "stop the presses" before I git this one out, lol.

reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

I'll be sure to check it out for ya, Bill.
~Dean :)

Comment from Alan K Pease

Excellent

Rather frightening to happen in the room of a god fearing child, never a blithe spirit like Dorothy of Oz. Once I woke up to see the handle of my mother's vacuum as a snake. Ben afraid of them since and I have been exposed to poisonous sea snake since then.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

Well, that's a bit creepy, Alan. Thanks for sharing that childhood experience with me. Were you dreaming, or did you simply imagine the handle as snakes?
Thanks again for your kind comments. I greatly appreciate it, as always.
~Dean

reply by Alan K Pease on 09-Jul-2015

I was awake in the semi-darkness

reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

Creepy...very eerie, Alan.
I may use that idea in a Tiny Tale one day, acknowledging you as the inspiration behind it, of course. If you'll allow me to, that is?

reply by Alan K Pease on 09-Jul-2015

Sure. That would be inspiring to me.

reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

I'll get to work on formulating the idea, then get back to you when the story is finished.

Thanks for the inspiration, my friend.

~Dean :}

Comment from playinaround

Exceptional

Scaaaaary. Loved the conclusion. Very inventive and makes hairs stand on end. I have to go to sleep now... Thanks a lot. I will have to read a fluffy poem before I go to bed.. lol. Thank you for sharing!!

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

Ha-ha, I hear that a lot, playinaround.
Thanks so much for reading this first and foremost, and for the generous six star rating and kind comments as well.
All is sincerely appreciated, my friend.
~Dean :)

Comment from Treischel

Excellent

This tiny tale of horror used the storm, the wind, the darkness, and the mirror all key elements in setting the stage for the ultimate spook. An unsuspecting dad is about to have a serious reflection. Good story.

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

A "serious reflection" indeed, Tom. Thanks so much for your review of this story, my friend.
~Dean :}

Comment from Walu Feral

Excellent

G'day Dean. I would have screamed like a sissy as well mate! This is another great addition to the book mate. I'm really enjoying the yarns that I have read but sadly I haven't been reviewing a whole lot because of life's interfearences (LOL you can borrow that word if you want LOL) so I've missed a few.. Great stuff cobber. Cheers Fez

 Comment Written 09-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 09-Jul-2015

No worries, Fez. I know exactly what you mean concerning life's interferences, mate. I've had a few of my own as of late.
Thanks for having a go at this tiny terror tale. As always, I appreciate your reviews and value your opinions very much.
~Dean :}

Comment from jgirlie152

Excellent

Well, Dean, you've done it again. Excellent very spooky story, and you made it even more so by the girl in the mirror reaching for the dad. It grabbed me all right, and please write more goodies like this. Excruciatingly terrorizing.
Best wishes, Joan

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Excruciatingly terrorizing...that's music to my eyes, jgirlie152, lol.
Thanks so much for your excellent review!
~Dean :}

Comment from DALLAS01

Excellent

Another good one, Dean. I've always found that scene, where the witness of a horror can see it happening behind the back of the unsuspecting victim, to be an effective tool. Gives me the creeps.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Then I did what I set out to do, DALLAS. I really appreciate you letting me know that the story worked for you. Glad you enjoyed it!
~Dean :)

reply by DALLAS01 on 11-Jul-2015

You're welcome.

Comment from Eric1

Excellent

Hi Dean, another brilliant addition to this ever growing expansive library of little horror stories, a lovely ghoulish ending as only you know how my friend.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Thanks so much for the complimentary review, my friend. I very much appreciate it, Eric. ~Dean :)

Comment from JM

Exceptional

I hate attics with their creepy, crawling noises. My husband says it's some critter that made its way into the house. I will be thinking of this tale next time I hear something up there. Great story Dean.

 Comment Written 08-Jul-2015

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reply by the author on 11-Jul-2015

Heh-heh... good, JM, I'm really happy to hear that. That means I've done what I set out to do when writing this story. Cause people to constantly look over their shoulder, LOL.
I very much appreciate your very complimentary review, and the six star rating as well. ~Dean :)