Spooky Tales

By L.C Stans

Five scary stories to entertain you of missing people, strangers on the bus, monsters hiding in the dark and world ending events.

The Strange day, as told from the point of view of a mom heading to work. After leaving her son alone with her mother she is troubled by the emptiness and lack of people at her job. Traffic is almost nonexistent not to mention the elevator coming down quickly.
However, it’s in the disturbing call from her scared mother that alarms her. And she realizes this might not just be a strange day.

• Language: English
• Publisher: CS Luis, L.C Stans
• Release date: Feb 3, 2023
• ISBN: 9798215369333

L.C Stans

L.C Stans is children's author. Author of Spooky tales and children's book Charco the three legged cat - out In June.

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The Strange Day

5am

The day was like any other; my mom arrived a little late to babysit my son. I was getting ready for work. The weatherman predicted a 20 percent chance of rain in the forecast. And that was good since Texas was going through a bad drought. Rain in these parts was greatly appreciated and very much needed. The grass in the backyard hadn't seen rain in what seemed like ages; it had already yellowed and died from the lack of moisture.

The news anchor went on to mention Mexico's continued drug war, and a dismembered drug lord, as well as varies other body parts.

Annoyed by the bad news, I turned off the TV and kissed my son, then waved goodbye to my mom as I headed off to work.

7:30am

The morning commute to work was smooth, minus your typical fender bender. Driving into the garage, I noticed there was an accident off the side street. A man was on the ground; whether he was alive or dead, I couldn't tell. But a small crowd of curious spectators had gathered around him. There was a strange aura in the air I couldn't quite put my hand on.

The police car pulled up to the side, and the officer got out just as I entered the garage ramp. I thought nothing of it and continued up the ramp, wondering whether I would hear about it later in the news.

7:45am

After parking, I headed to the garage elevator and was surprised when it came up immediately. Was this going to be a good day? I wondered? Shit, I sure hope so. Normally the elevator was incredibly busy and never as fast. But today, it seemed quick and empty.

I stepped inside and pushed for floor 3. The doors seemed to pause; perhaps I had underestimated my good fortune, too soon. I push for the button again when I noticed a figure of a man coming down the dark garage. Strange that I hadn't noticed him there before. Although he was quite