Hey, everyone. I learned about Vocal Media a few months ago from my friend Staci Troilo. If you aren’t familiar with the site, it’s a platform where writers can share stories, enter challenges, and earn money. I debated for a while before deciding to join, and I’ve just submitted my first story.
With Halloween almost upon us, it’s natural to think about ghosts and hauntings. The Dare is a short story in the ghost fiction genre.
If you like to read my story, click here. While this submission isn’t part of a challenge, I can earn money based on the number of reads. Also, if you like the story, I’d appreciate a (β‘) and any shares on social media.
The Dare is based on a family story and the legend of La Llorona. I wrote about the legend in a Mystery Monday post a couple of years ago. If you’d like to read “the story behind the story”, click here.
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31 Responses
Fun story. I love the way the suspense built. Great ending!
Thanks, Priscilla! Little bit of a tease on the ending. π
Great Halloween story, Joan. Gave it a β€οΈ and shared π
Thank you so much, Harmony!
Loved the story, Joan. And the story behind the story. Welcome to Vocal! Got a heart from me.
Thank you for the heart. And for introducing me to Vocal!
I loved your story, Joan! Perfect for Halloween week!
Thanks so much, Jan. Iβve been thinking of several Halloween type stories of late.
A nice shivery story for Halloween, Joan. I also love the legend behind The Dare.
Great job. I gave you a heart!
Thank you so much, Mae. I had fun writing this one.
Love the build up and the ending. Great story, Joan! And thanks for telling us about Vocal Media.
Thanks so much, Marie. Hope youβll consider Vocal as well.
I actually signed up, though my country doesn’t have Stripe so I can’t upgrade to Vocal+. But I’ll hang around and post something sometime.
Too bad about Stripe. I wish there were alternatives.
Enjoyed the story, Joan. Gave you a heart.
Thank you, Michele!
Great story and backstory, Joan. You have my heart for sure! π
Aww. Thanks, Gwen.
Great story, Joan
Thank you, John.
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I enjoyed your story, Joan, and gave it a heart π Happy to see you on Vocal!
Thanks, Denise. I think itβs going to be fun.
A cemetery, abandoned house, ghost – even a black cat. A perfect creepy Halloween story, Joan – left you a heart!
Gotta have a black cat in there! Thanks, Teri.
Great story, Joan. I tried to give it more than one heart, but I was denied. π
Thanks, Jill. I’ve tried to give more than one heart to other creators’ stories and couldn’t. I’m glad you enjoyed the story.
Read it again. Looks like I already left a heart. I canβt keep up with myself these days.
Thanks, Craig. I appreciate it. And I know what you mean about not being able to keep up. Hang in there!
Enjoyed the story. Happy Halloween!
Thank you, Karen and a Happy Halloween to you as well.