Winners of the 25-Word Ghost Story Contest!

Congratulations to the Winners!

First Place (a tie!)

Before I Go to Sleep by Karen Crawford

My father tucks me in. Ice-cold hands. Chilly breath. Hushed voice. Goodnight Moon.

My eyes water. But y-y-you’re d-d-dead.

No son, he says, you are.
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My Ex in the Airwaves by Betty Joyce Nash

The radio dial jumps from classical to country, me singing through static with that cheatin’ heart, me falling to pieces, in those arms of air.

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2nd Place

Evening by Dave Alcock

Only after her letterbox eyes, the doorstep kisses and bubbling spaghetti, the bathtub giggles and bedtime story, did he remember that she still wasn't real.

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3rd Place:

Together Again by Cheryl Snell

Dad must’ve been watching over us, that’s why the porch bulb wouldn’t die. It finally did, but not before flaring once more, brightly. Hi, Mama.

CONGRATS TO ALL OF THE WINNERS! THANK YOU ALL FOR ENTERING THE CONTEST! I ENJOYED READING THE STORIES AND AS ALWAYS, IT WAS VERY HARD TO DECIDE..