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The Closed Door by Rita Crossley

Published On Sunday, October 21, 2012. Under: Crossley, Featured, Horror, Horror Contest 2012.
I’m in the kitchen, squeezing a teabag against the inside of my mug with a spoon when the kitchen door slams shut. I turn, shaking off the hot brown liquid that has spilt on the back of my hand. When I touch the handle of the door it feels icy cold and rigid as I try in vain to push it down.

Seen but Not Heard by Rita Crossley

Published On Sunday, May 20, 2012. Under: Crossley, Featured.
Four more stations to my destination. The train is packed, no separate compartments now. In those days you could choose who you sat with. No schoolchildren then with large canvas bags that knock your shoulder as they pass . . .