Black-Eyed Kids: A Creepy Short Story: Spooky Shorts, #2

By Connie Myres

A creepy short story, "Black-Eyed Kids" is part of Spooky Shorts, a collection of scary short stories, A-Z.

Britney enjoys babysitting Tyler until she notices three strange kids in the neighborhood. When she associates a gruesome murder with the kids, no one believes her, except an eccentric next-door neighbor. As the kids work their way down the street, getting closer to where Britney babysits, tension builds. Matters get worse when young Tyler begins speaking with the kids. Soon Britney comes face-to-face with them and fights for her and Tyler's lives.

The "B" Story in the Spooky Shorts collection of creepy short stories, A-Z.
 

• Language: English
• Publisher: Feather and Fermion Publishing
• Release date: Aug 19, 2022
• ISBN: 9798201368470

Connie Myres

CONNIE MYRES, a multi-genre author specializing in horror, mystery, suspense, and science fiction, has been spinning thrilling tales since her childhood in Michigan. From a young age, she captivated her audiences—children she babysat—by weaving them into her suspense-filled narratives, igniting an insatiable love for storytelling. Inspired by the works of literary masters such as Dean Koontz and Stephen King, Connie has crafted her own unique style that keeps readers on the edge of their seats. Her vivid, dynamic stories, filled with intrigue and surprise, mirror her own multi-faceted life. Not only a talented writer, Connie is a registered nurse and a developer, showing her knack for both caring for others and creating immersive digital worlds. In the future, Connie plans to join the digital nomad movement, allowing her love for adventure and new experiences to fuel her compelling narratives further. For now, she continues to captivate and inspire from her home base in Michigan, crafting stories that both engage and terrify her readers. Stay connected with Connie through her website at ConnieMyres.com, where you can explore her wide range of books and short stories, and join her on this incredible storytelling journey.

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A creepy short story, Black-Eyed Kids is part of Spooky Shorts, a collection of scary short stories, A-Z.

Britney enjoys babysitting Tyler until she notices three strange kids in the neighborhood. When she associates a gruesome murder with the kids, no one believes her, except an eccentric next-door neighbor. As the kids work their way down the street, getting closer to where Britney babysits, tension builds. Matters get worse when young Tyler begins speaking with the kids. Soon Britney comes face-to-face with them and fights for her and Tyler’s lives.

The B Story in the Spooky Shorts collection of creepy short stories, A-Z:

Apple Pie, Black-Eyed Kids, Creature, Dungeon, Electric, Fairy, Genie, House, Ice, Joker, Kiss, Lucid, Minion, Neighbor, Obelisk, Pattern, Quest, Rumor, Squatch, Time, Underworld, Visitor, Wolf, X-axis, Yellow, and ZoZo.

Black-Eyed Kids

A Creepy Short Story (Spooky Shorts, #2)

Connie Myres

Feather and Fermion Publishing - Michigan

1. Edition, 2014

Copyright © 2014 by Connie Myres. All rights reserved.

This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are a product of the author’s imagination. Locales and public names are sometimes used for atmospheric purposes. Any resemblance to actual people, living or dead, or to businesses, companies, events, institutions, or locales is completely coincidental.

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Dedicated to my family and friends, especially my sons

Lucas and Charles Kraus for their loyal support

and encouragement of all my projects.

I appreciate you.

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ONE

Are you going to the game tonight, Brit? Rachael asked, stuffing an algebra book into her backpack.

Britney slammed her locker shut. No, I told the Pecks I’d babysit Tyler tonight.

Bummer, Rachael said, slamming her locker shut to mimic Britney’s frustration. Why’d you say you’d work homecoming? What got into you?

Stupidity, I suppose, Britney said, slinging her pack over a shoulder. I totally forgot it was homecoming when I told them I’d babysit. But, to give myself a little credit, it is my usual night to watch Tyler, and Tyler isn’t that bad of a kid. He entertains himself, most of the time, while I watch movies on their huge TV with surround sound.

The girls walked out of the high school toward the student parking lot. Even though Halloween was the next day, it was warm