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Nick Winney's avatar

Oh my goddddd. This is an absolute shocker... had no idea where you were taking us with this. Chilling. Voodoo grandma - just pure evil, and justice too late ... horror stacked on top of ultimate sorrow.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

Thank you so much I also had no idea where I was taking it at first 🤣🤣 I appreciate you reading

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Nick Winney's avatar

im eating them all up! There’s a manageable number of entries to this one - like when there are 30 odd people submitting stories, its a challenge to read them all - there’s just one more left to get into now….

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Sandolore Sykes's avatar

I am looking forward to hearing if people’s bellies are full after this smaller volume.

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P.K. Anthony's avatar

This was such a belter of a first piece for me to read from you, NJ! I was hooked in the whole time to see what this story was going to be by the end. Consider me a fan!

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NJ Fiction's avatar

This warms my heart and I’m excited for you to delve deeper into my dark work 🤣🤣 thanks so much for reading P.K and for your kind words

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P.K. Anthony's avatar

You’re so welcome!

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William Pauley III's avatar

Heartrending & beautiful. NJ, you've done the seemingly impossible: written a plumbing story that plucks at the heartstrings. You are a true master of the craft.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

Means the world to me honestly because you can write the hell out of a story!

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William Pauley III's avatar

I feel the same about you! Kindred spirits.

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Sandolore Sykes's avatar

Gosh, you two are adorable.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

What can I say horror writers are secret softies 🤣

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Sandolore Sykes's avatar

Oh totally!

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Sandolore Sykes's avatar

I didn’t even realize that you considered yourself a horror writer. I think I need to update my definition on “horror”.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

I write a broad range of stuff but horror is one that’s constantly in rotation for sure. I’d probably just say speculative fiction I guess horror falls under that umbrella. I’ve had people tell me my horror writing is too much although I think I’m pretty tame 🤣

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Rachel Leeke Alexis's avatar

This was so haunting. Gran got what she deserved.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

And did!

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Ashley T.K.'s avatar

This was incredible! You're a master of horror. I don't think I'll ever forget this twist on the haunted house.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

Words I love to hear!! Thank you so much for reading

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Jeannine's avatar

This is such s sad, beautiful fairy tale of a story. You are a wonderful teller of tales!

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NJ Fiction's avatar

🥹🥹🥹 this is so kind to say! I’m so glad you enjoyed it. Thank you for reading

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Jeannine's avatar

You're very welcome, but 'tis but the simple truth. 🤗

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ARC's avatar

A haunting, gorgeously written tale of grief, betrayal, and supernatural justice. The house becomes witness, judge, and avenger. Chilling, tender, and unforgettable.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

You are a real one! Appreciate you reading Arc.

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EJ Trask's avatar

missed you! this was so creepy and classic nj.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

I missed writing so bad 😭 I’m glad you enjoyed it

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Christopher Crawford Jr.'s avatar

The realization of maurices mother's actions left a dark feeling in me, bravo. This is a great piece.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

Thank you so much Christopher

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M.P. Fitzgerald's avatar

Lovely ending, I adore that the house was grieving. Your stories always keep me guessing and surprise me, they follow a logic purely of their own. This was wonderful to read!

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NJ Fiction's avatar

I appreciate you M.P so very glad you enjoyed it because I enjoyed writing it. Bonus because I also love that the ending surprised you (and my twisted logic) 🤭 stay tuned for more

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M.P. Fitzgerald's avatar

I look forward to it!

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Ken Flyingheart's avatar

I can always count on NJ Originals to deliver. Devastating, beautiful, and horrifying. Just the way I like it.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

Buckle up Ken!! There’s another creepy one coming in about 10min.

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Sandolore Sykes's avatar

Poor Ken!

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Rosie B's avatar

Read this just before bed and woke up thinking about it. So haunting, it sinks into you.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

That is literally exactly what I wanted to hear about it. Thank you for reading!

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Sandolore Sykes's avatar

This is, indeed, the BEST compliment.

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Saint-Lazare's avatar

Powerful.

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Troy Church's avatar

I expected a horror story and definitely got that, but what didn’t expect was it to be so heartbreaking. Great writing.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

Thank you so very much! I’m glad you enjoyed it

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Honeygloom's avatar

So haunting and beautiful. I love that the house is kind of a part of their little family. Very cool ending, I loved it.

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NJ Fiction's avatar

🥹🥹 thank you so much! Appreciate you reading and I’m so glad you liked it. Houses are funny things!

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