Wednesday, October 28, 2015

Lost Soles - Horrors: Real, Imagined, and Deadly

Just in time for the haunting season of Halloween and those dark, bone-chilling months of winter, Elephant's Bookshelf Press releases its latest anthology - Horrors: Real, Imagined, and Deadly. 

Exploring the realms of fear and sorrow, of dark thoughts and haunted locales, the anthology includes a dozen tales by as many authors, including me (yes, you read that right!) AND one of my favorite authors, Mindy McGinnis (excuse me, while I geek out all fangirl-like....) 

Here's the beginning of my story, Lost Soles - 

The Lowry sisters weren't supposed to be at the beach that night.

The family was due to leave for home the next morning, another vacation over and done. The girls begged to check on the sea turtle nest one more time. The eggs were supposed to hatch soon . . . 

The girls crept out - Sammi in pink slippers, Audrey in yellow sneakers, both wearing pajamas. They left behind rumpled covers and treasured teddy bears. They'd be back soon . . . 

That night, the hatchlings made their way to the sea, made their way home.

They were the only children who did.







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22 comments:

  1. emaginetteWednesday, October 28, 2015 9:23:00 AM

    What an excellent beginning. Chills here. Check my arms. :-)

    Anna from Elements of Writing

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  2. Julie FlandersWednesday, October 28, 2015 9:25:00 AM

    Oh yikes! Sooo creepy!! Congratulations on the anthology!! I am anxious to read the rest of the story and check out the others.

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    1. Madeline Mora-SummonteWednesday, October 28, 2015 9:29:00 AM

      Thank you! I can't wait to read the rest of the stories, too.

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  3. Chrys FeyWednesday, October 28, 2015 10:51:00 AM

    Oh, this sounds like a spooky and good collection. Perfect for Halloween. Congratulations on having your story featured in it!!! :)

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    1. Madeline Mora-SummonteWednesday, October 28, 2015 10:58:00 AM

      Thanks, Chrys! It really does work for this spooky time of year.

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  4. Crystal CollierWednesday, October 28, 2015 12:16:00 PM

    Ooh! It sounds tantalizing.

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  5. Nick WilfordWednesday, October 28, 2015 5:40:00 PM

    Spine-chilling opening! Congrats.

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  6. Christine RainsWednesday, October 28, 2015 8:21:00 PM

    Congratulations! Chilling.

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  7. J.H. MoncrieffThursday, October 29, 2015 1:10:00 AM

    Ooh, sounds good! Congratulations.

    Looking forward to finding out what happened to the girls.

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  8. Murees DupèThursday, October 29, 2015 9:00:00 AM

    Oh, no! What happened to the two girls? Congratulations on the release of your story.

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  9. Kai Strand, AuthorThursday, October 29, 2015 7:33:00 PM

    What a great teaser! Congratulations.

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  10. Rachna ChhabriaFriday, October 30, 2015 9:14:00 AM

    Congratulations Madeline. Love the begining of your story :)

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  11. Shannon LawrenceMonday, November 02, 2015 1:13:00 AM

    Yay, way to go! And awesome beginning. Congrats!

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