That Spooky Night

That Spooky Night It's Hollow's Eve the moon is bright looks like a wonderful night But is it. They say that the old train is coming it gives me such a fright For you see this train is haunted they say when people get on they don't get off I will never forget that night on the dark train, I was one of the lucky ones, all the people sat in silence... gave me the creeps Not a word was uttered as I went to talk to the Conductor it was clear something was wrong for there was no engineer the train was driving itself. I was in shock I couldn't say a word when I saw a man  standing behind me who clearly was not of the living. As the train moved faster no one said a word the lights would blink and there was such a stench in the air It smelled like death everywhere. I walked by the people they did not move they did not speak   It was then I knew this train was for the restless souls who could not sleep why they didn't see me I will didn't understand The train was slowing down when I heard a voice say you are now home this is your stop what was I to do this was not my home. One woman got up and took me by the hand hers was so cold my bones ached. She said your home now no! no! no! I screamed and jerked my hand from hers I ran off into the bright moonlight as they all ran after me oh what could I do I ran back to the train it was dark motionless and eerie. I was trapped they were  all around me I screamed leave me alone please I don't belong here This Halloween night was such a fright but to my amaze the train suddenly jolted forward I could hear the wheels against the steel track. when I turned from the dark and made my way back into the car to my amazement the passengers were sitting, very much alive, in the brightness of the light. As I made my way back to my seat the lady who had earlier taken my hand was very much alive. She winked and said nice to see you made it back not all do you know... Why was I was spared? All she would say is Oh Missy we don't ask why.... Original by Diana Hall October 2008 Gargoyles Artist: Midnight Syndicate Steam Freight Train Joel's Train Room   Page Design by Donna DeLong Matthews

Reviews

[Mr. Misanthrope]

I love these situations. Imagine how creepy it must be, getting on a vintage train, probably supernatural, with no conductor. And it would be some transportation for the souls of the dead to the Underworld. This reminded me of a Hey Arnold episode I had once watched.

Very eerie. The train's horn is still resonating in my ears.

Luke:)

[beancountersar]

Whoa!!! Great Halloween story! I love it!

[Donna DeLong Matthews a..]

Sweetie this is awesome You had the hair on my arms
standing at full attention... awesome imaginary...
Hugs Great job my friend
Luv U Girlie Girl
Donna

[Aspiring Angel]

Diana this is wonderfully eerie and perfect for this Halloween 2008. It gave me goosebumps!!!!! There is something about those old trains that used to travel
our rails. You have given us a wonderful look at what goes on inside its passenger cars especially on Halloween Night. So glad you got away from the living dead that was chasing you. Who would the other two of three talk to on the phone. LOL Wonderful job my friend. Each thing you write gets better and better.

Hugs and Love,
Lesa
KKL