The Detached

“There are no such things as ghosts,” said Aunt Isabel in a straightforward, definitive statement. “Do you understand, Celestina?” asked the aunt. Celestina, a girl of ten, nodded her head. “But what about Daldal’s story about the Detached?” she asked. Daldal is Aunt Isabel’s lady’s maid, and lives in a bungalow outside of Isabel’s plantation……

The Bite

The door at the end of a long hallway creaked open. The hallway itself felt like a coffin due to the meager light from one kerosene lamp. Only a few objects – glass cases, polished silver, mirrors, and gilded woodwork – reflected light. The door opened fully without assistance. From the dark opening, a beautiful……