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Thank you. From the blackest corners of your mind, they call, pulling you deep into shadow, twisting your senses, keeping you from sleep.

It's time to face your darkest fears.

This is Tales to Terrify. Good evening, children of the night, and welcome.

We have three stories for you this evening.

First, a man who's finally coming out of his shell after a difficult breakup is introduced to a strange new kink.

Then a girl struggles to help her mama save the family homestead, and finally a strange inheritance evolves into a troubling compulsion.

Our first story for the evening comes from Craig F. Anderson.

Craig is a writer, a learning and development manager, and sometimes a palm reader.

He lives with his husband in St. Petersburg, Florida, but he will always be a Detroiter at heart.

His short stories have appeared in a number of publications, which can be found at

Craig F.anderson.com.

Children of the Night, join me for Craig F. Anderson's Succulent, a Tales to Terrify Original.

...to-terrify Original.

... You know, I need this. That's what's keep me from turning around when he answers the door. Well, that in his eyes.

There's slate gray, but with a glint of blue when they catch the glow from the porch light.

They crinkle at the corner when he smiles.

In my pocket, my thumb slides over the surface of my phone,

conjuring the memory of the profile pick.

...