Happy Frightful Friday! If you are looking for 'frightful ways to spend your Friday. I have a couple - 😊😁

For the writer - 31 Horror Writing Prompts

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For the reader & writer - The Red Embrace

A horror short inspired by the Ainu legend of Akkorokamui

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In the African-American folk traditions of the American South, a "conjure man" or "conjure woman" was a professional sorcerer. They would live outside the community, often in the swamp. Though feared, conjure folk would be consulted for various magical services.

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The fur-bearing trout of American tall tales is supposedly found in the Arkansas River and northern North America. Some say the trout evolved fur to survive frigid waters, but others say it was a result of four jugs of hair tonic spilled in the Arkansas River.

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The cactus cat from American tall tales is said to prowl the American Southwest. Its fur is like sharp thorns, and the cat slashes cacti open to ferment their sap. The cat then gets drunk on the sap, and wanders the desert wailing and attacking everyone it meets.
🎨 William Rebsamen

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