[He] jerked his hand to the side slightly and pulled the trigger. Another bang shattered the calm. A bird screeched, and a flurry of wings struck the air. Small black shapes took off from a nearby tree and zipped across the sky. #WIPSnips

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If only she could have brought Seth with her, but he would consider the trip utter foolishness. “Leave it to the Council, Maggie,” he would say. “They’ll handle it.” Because that was Seth’s answer to everything. Leave the issue to someone else, and eventually it would be resolved. #WIPSnips

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How could she not grieve for the boy who had brightened the dismal basement Sunday school classroom with his hand-picked wildflower bouquets? Who sat front and center, swinging his legs and beaming up at her as he waited for the lesson to begin? #WIPSnips

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One last curse to utter, one last spell to exclaim to the heavens! Hello! I'm Gree, writer of body, psychological, and religious horror for my Bloodied Rose: Verses of Midnight setting! I'd haunt the thresholds of those who think their cruelty is an impenetrable shield. #HorrorWritersChat

Let's be real, probably all of my unfinished manuscripts. It's funny in a ha ha way but also poignant. My characters are like that Halsey song, "They beg me to write them So I'll never die when I'm dead" #Horrorwriterschat

A chain of past regrets. I'd hope that a sacrifice of one link would be a positive way to keep trading into the new year. Never forget your mistakes but cut yourself a little slack, too. #horrorwriterschat

I'm taking with me all my hopes, goals, and stories so I can accomplish the former two and get the latter published in the new year. #HorrorWritersChat

#HorrorWritersChat Q2 Will probably be in the future for the narratives I'm writing today, which are full of unapologetic pro-woman, anti-patriarchy messaging. Bring it!

#HorrorWritersChat "Do I jump?" They shook their head. "Nowhere to go, tethered as you are." "But these past things make who I am." "Then you must become someone... or something new." "But I liked me." "'Liked' is in the past. 'Will like' is your future. Embrace change." A nod. A jump.

Just want to say thank you for being awesome! These chats always put a smile on my face, and it's been great getting to know you all this past year. Looking forward to talking more in 2026. May it be our best year yet! #HorrorWritersChat

#HorrorWritersChat want to start 2026 with a scary Gothic horror novel? This one's about a maid who goes to work for a mad scientist. Think Frankenstein and Crimson Peak had a baby together. Available in paperback, ebook and audio book. www.amazon.com/Pure-World-C... #HorrorSky #BookSky

I'll go with Alice from Little White Flowers. She's always felt like there's something wrong with her. But it's really just the autism. And if she ever learns the name for it, she'll be able to leave some of the weight of judgement from others behind. #HorrorWritersChat

Probably my travel bag. My travel anxiety demands that I bring everything I could possibly need any time I go on a trip. 10 minutes down the road? Still lugging that travel bag because what if the car breaks down and I need a change of clothes or a backup battery? #HorrorWritersChat

The past. My brain loves to force me to relive past mistakes. Or things that might or might not be mistakes but were kind of awkward and surely that person hates me now 😂 #HorrorWritersChat

No! I got caught up watching The Thing and lost track of time! I'm Amber, and I write all sorts of horror, most with cults or ghosts. If I had to haunt someone, it would probably be my husband because we're often together anyway. #HorrorWritersChat

Only a few hours left to vote! I'd love to see Little White Flowers make it to the finals in one or more of these categories. indiestorygeek.com/a/indie-ink-... #booksky #IndieInkAwards #BookAwards #AutisticAuthor #ActuallyAutistic

Heat swelled in her chest and spread through her extremities. How could tomorrow end in anything other than death or imprisonment? #WIPSnips

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Father ... waxed on about how Louise was his sun and I was his moon. [T]oday it made me sick to hear because it reminded me how alone I am now. The moon only shines because the sun gives her light. Without her sun, she is cold and desolate, adrift in a land of eternal darkness. #WIPSnips

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From Book 1: The sheriff drove his steel toe into Riley’s ribcage. Pain lanced Riley’s side, and a soft groan escaped his lips. He rolled onto his back and stared up at Sheriff Danforth’s smirking face. #WIPSnips

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The glimmering bronze church bell clanged. [She] jolted. Her already tense muscles pulled tighter still like threads stretched within a millimeter of their snapping point. Her teeth ground together, and she clamped her hands over her ears. #WIPSnips

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The doctor turned... “There isn’t much we can do for her at the moment. God willing, she’ll come to, but it could be days if not weeks before we see any improvement in her condition..." #WIPSnips

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Now, the press of keys beneath her fingertips felt like drawing a breath after surfacing or finding her voice after a bout of laryngitis. Witnessing her story come together on the page was akin to watching a magic trick, except she was equal parts performer and audience. #WIPSnips

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Book 1: “Yes, it’s delicious.” She had dropped off a chocolate pudding pie the previous evening. He had planned to grab another slice this morning, but then he started moving boxes, and breakfast slipped his mind. “Shit.” His medication. How had he forgotten about it? “One sec.” #WIPSnips

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A depiction of the Last Supper hung beside the Jesus portrait. Goblets filled to the brim with bloody red wine were laid out along the dinner table, and ravenous hunger consumed the apostles’ features. #WIPSnips

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The pitch of Tommy’s voice rose. “[W]hat’s he talking about?” Her gaze tumbled to her feet. Her legs weakened, and the flour weighed down her arms like a sack of stones. Everything had become too still, as if even the birds awaited her answer. #WIPSnips

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The Lord Himself could descend from the Heavens before Margaret’s eyes and order her to repent, and she would spin His words and work every angle until He relented. #WIPSnips

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From Book 1: Instead of her signature bun, Ellen’s silvery curls drooped over her shoulders. The rosy hues had faded from her porcelain complexion. An intravenous line punctured the long, blue vein showing through her wrinkled, sagging flesh. #WIPSnips

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A portrait in a gilded frame lorded over the altar behind Mr. Miller. Nathaniel Evans, known as Prophet Nathaniel by Evanston’s denizens, glared down from his perch on high. A bloody red haze much like the background of the Jesus painting surrounded him. #WIPSnips

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A small rock had found its way onto the path, and he kicked it. The gray stone bumped across the bricks a few times and then skittered into the grass. Curse Mr. Miller. Of all the requests he could have made, why did it have to be not only a fool’s errand but also a most odious task? #WIPSnips

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Super thought provoking questions this week ♥️ As always, I've got paperbacks and eBooks up on Lulu and Itchy :). Nothing new for now, but cooking some things 👀 linktr.ee/Michelle_Hel...

Now, in turns of promotions on my end, Land of Gold work has been postponed for the #HorrorWritersChat anthology that is in the works in Matt Mason's name! I've been working on it since the beginning of December. In terms of what you can expect from me...

Christmas is my writing jam! I have 2 thrillers set in the holidays: THE WORLD BENEATH and THE GIRL WHO WOULD LIVE FOREVER and a collection of short stories called YULETIDE THRILLS. If you want to see the holiday through blood-color glasses, give them a go. #horrorwriterschat

Thanks for another engaging chat! Super excited to say that LWF has been nominated for 5 Indie Ink Awards! Links and voting details in this blog post: www.amberhathaway.com/post/lwf-nom... #HorrorWritersChat