Once upon a time, in a dark and spooky forest, there lived a terrifying and powerful witch. The locals spoke of her in hushed tones, telling tales of her magical abilities and eerie presence. It was said that she could cast spells with a mere flick of her bony fingers and transform innocent creatures into dreadful monsters. The witch's appearance was just as frightful as her reputation. With long, unkempt gray hair, and a hooked nose, she had a hunchback and wore a tattered black cloak that fluttered ominously in the wind. Her eyes, bloodshot and piercing, seemed to see right through your soul.
Emily has a PhD in English from the University of Southern Mississippi, MS, and she has an MFA in Creative Writing from GCSU in Milledgeville, GA, home of Flannery O’Connor. She spends her free time reading, watching horror movies and musicals, cuddling cats, Instagramming pictures of cats, and blogging/podcasting about books with the ladies over at #BookSquadGoals (www.booksquadgoals.com). She can be reached at [email protected].
She spends her free time reading, watching horror movies and musicals, cuddling cats, Instagramming pictures of cats, and blogging podcasting about books with the ladies over at BookSquadGoals www. Emily has a PhD in English from the University of Southern Mississippi, MS, and she has an MFA in Creative Writing from GCSU in Milledgeville, GA, home of Flannery O Connor.
Her eyes, bloodshot and piercing, seemed to see right through your soul. One particularly eerie story told of a brave adventurer who dared to venture into the witch's domain. As he stumbled upon her decrepit old cottage, he was mesmerized by the flickering candlelight that danced in the windows.
Such Things Happen
Such Things Happen is a story about a man who has a conflict with a woman who he believes is a witch. The story appears in Scary Stories 3: More Tales to Chill your BonesAdapted from a folktale called "Granny Frone" from Stith Thompson's Folk Tales and Legends.
Despite a voice inside him telling him to run, he had come seeking answers, and there was no turning back now. As he tiptoed closer to the cottage, he noticed a cauldron simmering over a crackling fire. The smell of strange herbs and potions filled the air, making his head spin. Suddenly, a creaking sound echoed through the stillness, and the door of the cottage swung open. The witch stood before him, her gnarled hand clutching a gleaming crystal ball. Without uttering a word, she peered into the ball and began murmuring hushed incantations. The adventurer felt a chill creep up his spine as he realized that she was reading his deepest fears and darkest secrets. In an instant, the witch's eyes bore into his soul, her sorcery taking hold. He found himself paralyzed, unable to move, as she cackled with wicked glee. She had trapped him, a mere pawn in her game, and there was no escape now. Days turned into weeks, and the adventurer's friends grew worried. A search party was assembled, determined to find him and put an end to the witch's reign of terror. Armed with torches, they ventured into the forest, each step filled with trepidation. As they neared the witch's lair, their hearts pounded with fear, knowing what lay ahead. The air grew colder, and the sound of eerie laughter floated through the trees. But they pressed on, their determination greater than their fear. With weapons drawn, they burst through the cottage door, determined to confront the witch and rescue their friend. But the witch was gone, leaving behind only a lingering presence of dark magic. The adventurer, weak and disoriented, was found locked in a hidden room, with no memory of how he had gotten there. The villagers celebrated their victory, grateful to have their friend back and to be free from the witch's clutches. But they knew deep down that the witch's power was too great to ever truly be defeated. The forest would remain haunted, and the tales of the scary witch would live on, a constant reminder of the darkness that lurked in their midst..
Reviews for "Tales from the Witch's Cottage: Spine-Tingling Stories from the Shadows"
1. John - 2 stars
The stories in "Scary Witch Stories" were far from scary. The author relied too heavily on clichéd ideas of witches with pointy hats and broomsticks, making it impossible to take the stories seriously. The lack of originality and predictable endings made the reading experience incredibly underwhelming. I expected to be terrified, but instead, these stories were nothing more than a collection of uninspired and mundane tales.
2. Sarah - 1 star
I found "Scary Witch Stories" to be incredibly boring and uninteresting. The characters lacked depth, and their actions seemed forced and unrealistic. The storytelling was flat, and the attempts at creating tension fell flat. The stories ended too abruptly, leaving me feeling unsatisfied and disappointed. Overall, I would not recommend this book to anyone looking for a truly spooky witch-related read.
3. Michael - 2 stars
"Scary Witch Stories" was a major letdown. The writing style felt amateurish, with poorly constructed sentences and repetitive use of phrases. The lack of imagination in the stories made them feel repetitive and unoriginal. I was hoping for something genuinely chilling, but the stories in this collection failed to deliver. The whole book felt like a wasted opportunity to explore the truly scary side of witches.
4. Emily - 3 stars
While "Scary Witch Stories" wasn't the worst collection of spooky tales, it fell short of my expectations. The stories lacked a cohesive theme and failed to create a sense of dread or suspense. Many of the plotlines seemed predictable, and the so-called scares felt forced. Some may find these stories enjoyable for a light read, but if you're looking for genuinely terrifying witch stories, this is not the book for you.