I am writing a scary story for Hallowe’en at the moment, and I’m finding it very tricky. Mainly, this is because of my tendency to repress any sinister thoughts I have, as I tend to have nightmares and ‘daymares’ for months afterwards if I don’t. Therefore I am finding it hard to imagine anything horrific to write about. It’s like I’m peeking through my fingers to see what’s inside my head. Stupid over-active imagination! For example, after watching a particularly scary episode of Doctor Who once, I actually ‘saw’ a creepy little boy in my hallway. Being afraid is one thing. Having your fears manifest themselves into visions is quite another. Perhaps I should seek medical help…
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Lucy its really difficult! its like writing out of your comfort zone! im finiding esp hard to break away from my exaggerated realism and just do something wacky and occultist! its good for us tho!
It may be 'good for me', but I had nightmares last night because of it. My poor addled brain!
I keep dreaming that I have invented a new way of running. Its like rollerskating but without the wheels. 'Why hasn't anyone else thought of this' I think to myself, 'it's so easy.'
Then I run about for a bit wondering if I should tell anyone and revolutionise transport forever or if I should win the olympics first.
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