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Scary

Aug 26, 2026

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She said, “I don’t believe in ghosts or monsters — but when the moon is full, there's a soft dark creature around here, almost like an owl with hands. It likes to be on the roof.”

I laughed, I thought she was making fun. She gave me that look, and went into the apartment, the door going BANG.

But then I looked, and saw on the eves. Little smudges. Like fingerprints.

“Thise marks could be from anything.” I said.

“Sure, anything.” is what she said on the other side of the door.

Something bobbed? Was that a bird?

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CM Evans
CM Evans

Written by CM Evans

CM Evans is a cartoonist, illustrator, and writer. He does all his writing and most important work with a cane chair.