It was pitch black. Purity couldn’t see even an inch in front of her. She was overcome with fear. What if there were something in here? Where if there was some other spider monster, or worse? These thoughts did not console her. But the sound of thunderous booming outside reminded her why she’d ducked into this cave. At least she’d stand a chance in hiding. Outside had seemed a sure end.
Witch Town, Part 9
Todd scoops up the super ball once last time and hurls it aimlessly over his shoulder. This time it smacks right into a lamp across the room which knocks over. The lightbulb shatters in a crashing sound.
HOLLY: “Todd Albert Helsing! Now look what you’ve done! Just brush your teeth and go straight to bed, young man. I’ve got to clean up this mess. Margaret, don’t go over there. There’s broken glass all over the place.”
The Fear Grid, Part 8
And then it appeared. On the horizon, in the distance, one enormous clawed leg reached out and found footing on the rocky hills. It moved slowly, behemothly slow. And when it placed its sharp, pointed toe down, the sound reverberated out like thunder. Another leg appeared, then another. It was unclear how many, but Purity got the sense of something like an insect or spider with many legs. Only bigger than any creature she had ever imagined possible.
Witch Town, Part 8
—SKELETON JOE walks into the dining hall loaded with bags on every conceivable part of his bone structure.
SKELETON JOE
Hey Esda.
ESDA
Hey Skeleton Joe. Need a hand?
—Esda helps lighten the skeleton’s load as much as she can, but ends up carrying too much herself and almost topples over.
SKELETON JOE
Where did the Cacklers get the time to pack all of this when they were running from the school?
ESDA
Beats me.
The Fear Grid, Part 7
Everything stopped. Purity had this sense of ease overcome her. The shadow monster was still. A bright, white glow rose in brilliance, all the way from a spark into a massive orb of light that engulfed the entire area… basketball courts, side of school, and all.
A woman’s voice called out as if by some strange fluke, “Hi, dear,” it soothed liltingly.
Who was that? So calm…
“There is nothing to fear now,” said the woman…
The Mountain in the Clouds, Part 49
There is nothing more to do. Be Easy and allow the Love of All That Is, the Source of All Creation, Flow through you and to you and Be the Outpouring of its most Glorious and Magnificent Expression in Form!
The Fear Grid, Part 6
Purity was so rattled that she hardly perceived what began to happen. The fear feeling overtook her again, but she was lost in thoughts. The world darkened, but she looked within. The screaming room became a thunder, but her ears grew muffled. The thing lurked behind her, but she looked towards the floor.
The Mountain in the Clouds, Part 48
Gumpelthwomp and Giggazzibar stood back to back, determined to hold on as long as they could for each other. I was in Gumpel’s hand, and while I was above the crowd of monsters, I felt no sense of safety. Any moment the beasts would be upon us. Their gnashing teeth made me shudder, and the real worry that they might chew upon my live body made me want to vomit.
The Fear Grid, Part 5
Purity couldn’t understand what was happening, nor could she release the feeling of terror consuming her mind and body. Her hands were clammy, her heart beat like a racehorse, and her eyes were as wide as if someone had taped them open.
Still she could not manage to see what had frightened the clerk so much. She could not see whatever was above her. The thing she began to feel and perceive as there, lurking about, looking down at her. She knew something was there. She just wanted to know what it was!
Witch Town, Part 5
EXT. STREETS OF STOKESVILLE, MORNING
Margaret is running down the sidewalk away from the church. Her mom’s calls can be heard echoing in the distance.
EXT. CHURCHYARD, MORNING
Holly and Todd begin running after Margaret. Holly shows signs of bad knees and cannot run fast.
Todd is quick and runs well beyond his mother’s pace. He, too, runs out of sight.
HOLLY
Todd! Don’t you leave me! Come back!