This is an old Finish the Story ending, that I did not, in fact, finish. But then I refound it and now I have! The beginning is an atmospheric and creepy piece called Horror Vacui by @f3nix. Image by Eak K.f3nix's beginning

My entry for @bananafish's Finish the Story Contest. This isn't like last week - it's not a happy ending at all! Image by Burak Kby @dirge"Are you sure you want to go through with this?" Mike asked. He glanced over his shoulder, ensuring that Derek was still in the bathroom. "I mean. He's your uncle. That doesn't bother you?"

I envy that velvet lining, with its blood-colored fur and its neat little zipper. A creature—a small, soft creature—can choose to zip it all the way up and nestle inside, hidden from the outer world. Or it can nudge the metal teeth apart and poke its head out, look around, decide if it's safe to reveal itself.

This is my last minute entry for @bananafish's Finish the Story Contest, although it’s way too long and even now it feels like a sketch of a story still. Oh well! Image by skeezeby @zeldacroft“Carl, I’m not telling you again. No.” The teen shook his head emphatically as he shut his locker. John started to walk away, with Carl close behind. Most of the students had already escaped after the release of the final bell, leaving the two teens mostly alone as they exited the grimy public school halls.

My entry for @bananafish's Finish the Story Contest. I wish I had more room for Anton’s father’s disillusionment, his hatred for the place, the impossibility of escape, and the small contentments Anton found, but alas. Image by Natalia_Kollegova

The room was quiet except for a faint sloshing sound.Better not tell you nowAnother shake, this time longer.Outlook not so goodOne more swish of liquid and a muttered, “Come on.”It is decidedly soShe smiled. “I knew it!”This is for the #zapfic challenge to write a piece in under 240 characters with the prompt fortune