The annual Spooktoberfest is back again and this month there are five new words entrants have to use to entertain the judges. Whether you go for the screams, the laughs or the heart beat of romance. Everyone has a chance to share their stories and also to win cool prizes.
Words: Chill, Cocoon, Commotion, Curse,Virus.
A Warm Meal
Once upon a time I worried about friends, shelter and not getting bitten. That old life had already become an echo but I knew it has only been a few days since the virus took hold. Humans believe we have no memories of the past, but we do. It just doesn't hold any emotional effect over us. Mikey was supposed to shot me in the heart. Instead he shot me in the gut, got freaked out and ran away. Bet he told the rest of our group that finished the job. Killed sweet young Rebecca and saved her from the curse of a life as a zombie. Except he didn't.
When my eyes reopened I was in a new world. The streets were no longer filled with danger but my brethren. Sure if you gave them the chance they might eat you but only because of the never ending hunger. I didn't realize before just how hungry zombies are. Humans cocoon themselves in emotions and have to luxury to batten down the hatches somewhere. We zombies have to remain on the move. Stopping means death. Whether by humans killing us or other zombies taking a still one as a happy meal. A commotion tells us our next meal is nearby and we move as one. The chill in the air has no effect on me. I'm just glad we're finally getting a warm meal.
Word Count: 238
Celebrating Three Years of Queendsheena Blog
On Saturday October 25 it will be officially three years since I started this blog. I plan to do an official celebration next Thursday but for today I just want to thank everyone who has read, commented, or sent me encouragement for this blog and my writing journey. I can't imagine life without you guys and this blog made that happen. So I'm celebrating three amazing years blogging and hope to have many more. Enjoy your weekend folks.
Congrats on three years blogging! Great entry for Spooktoberfest :)
ReplyDeleteThree years! Does it seem that long? Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteDig your entry - you do zombie well.
Congrats on three years!
ReplyDeletewoohoo! Congrats on third bloggieversary!
ReplyDeletegreat zombie piece for Spooktoberfest! Very well done! And congrats on your third bloggieversary!!
ReplyDeleteCongrats on 3 years! Blogging goes by fast!
ReplyDeleteLoved the reverse zombie entry! Wouldn't it be fabulous to truly know how a zombie might think. A warm meal does sound tempting. Thanks for joining Spooktoberfest!
Congrats on your three-year anniversary!
ReplyDeleteNice snippet there. You actually made me a little sympathetic to a zombie!
Congrats on 3 years. I only wish to make it so far.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on three years and what a fun piece!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a different perspective.
ReplyDeleteHere's to three more years. Your story made me hungry. Shudder.
ReplyDeleteNice! I think this challenge may have been tailored for a zombie story.
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Nice one from the zombie POV. Good world building in such a short piece.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your 3 year anniversary :)
Very funny Spooktoberfest, I favor the laughs!
ReplyDeletePretty cool story. A few editing touches could really nail this one into something spectacular. Congrats on the anniversary!
ReplyDeleteHappy three year anniversary!! I'm totally blessed to have found you!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I love it. You worked all those words in there. I write SEO articles for clients and you have a long list of keywords you have to work in naturally to make the article rank well on Google. You guys could always parlay this challenge into a career as an SEO writer!
ReplyDeleteZombie thoughts... what an interesting and fresh look into the zombie world! Loved it!
ReplyDeleteOoh, Zombie pov. :D Happy Anniversary!
ReplyDeleteGreat spooky story and I love the Zombie pov. Congrats on three years, that's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVery interesting your Spooktoberfest, very creative in the use of those words!
ReplyDeleteGreat entry and a cool reversal with the zombie POV! Thanks for participating in Spooktoberfest!
ReplyDeleteYour zombie entry was awesome! And you're really coming up on your 3rd year of blogging?! Sweet! :)
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