1. Short Story - I Am Amanda
Vivian jumped, she didn't like being alone in the dark, musty house, especially during a thunder storm. ... It was dark outside when Vivian awoke a wash of pale blue light cast itself over the bedroom. ... Turning down the amber hall she collided with a dark, pillar that was blocking the corridor. ... The figure was a mass of darkness; it draped itself over her, bringing with it the pungent stench of decay. ... Jake set out the white china plates heaped with steaming pancakes and sparkling bacon, as well as rich, dark cups of coffee, filled to the brim. ...