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Edge of Nowhere Part Two

Field of Fright

L.P. Madera They said to never go into Mr. Davis’ cornfield because the entire land is cursed, but in this particular circumstance Marcus had no choice. Awakened at 2:45 AM to the sound of police banging on his apartment door coupled with the barking and growling of dogs, was enough to make anyone take the…

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Drip Drop

L.P. Madera Drip-drop-drip-drop-drip-drop…the rhythmic drumming of the flooded benchtop as it spilled out onto the floor was the only sound that could be heard now. Something had set the fire alarm off a few hours ago, sending the sprinklers on the ceiling into a shower of water, almost flooding the lab. After that, the electricity…

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Edge of Nowhere

L.P. Madera Prologue The desert sun shone bright and unforgiving as I dashed through the alleyways of the decrepit town. With my pursuers still on my trail, I streaked past rusted old shacks. Each step sunk my feet deeper into the sand, making my feet and legs feel like bricks. My lungs burned as I…

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