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Lakewood Cabin
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Legend has it that this cabin, Lakewood cabin, was the location of the most gruesome murder to ever have occurred in the State of Pennsylvania. Most people try to stay clear of it for this one reason, which makes you wonder why anyone would choose to go there on that night in particular.
By Marissa Jones4 years ago in Horror
Dim
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. As three hikers made their way back from their long hike, the sun set on the hillside faster than they anticipated. Twilight now washed over the trail, and the dim glow of a candle penetrated through the tree line, seeming to summon their attention with its glow. The peculiar glow grew brighter as dusk quickly turned into night, and a slow fog began to gather. A gentle cool breeze swept by them. Rather than cooling them off on this warm night, the breeze only sent chills up their spines. With their bravery beginning to dwindle, and them being so close to exiting the trail, it seemed strange that they remained compelled to check out the source of the glow. Apprehensive, yet curious, the trio moved closer to investigate.
By Greg Davis4 years ago in Horror
Rogue Candle
"The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window…” Dad took in a deep breath of cleansing, mountain air for dramatic effect and opened his eyes wide to increase the tension, even though he felt relaxed. They’re sitting in a clearing in the woods at midnight. Dad is whittling a stick with a Bowie knife out of impotent nervousness.
By Dylan Hillerman4 years ago in Horror
Justice to the Woodlands 101
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. With the old Pike Road closed, no one had been close to the cabin for some time. Besides, since the unfortunate events surrounding the twin sisters Chelsea and Megan Walabha three years ago, no one ventured within a kilometre of the old cabin.
By Bruce Curle `4 years ago in Horror
Spirits of The Lonely Places
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. A boy named Oliver lived in a remote area in Northern Michigan near Gaylord, he often played in the woods as there was not much else to do since the only children his age were miles away and he was an only child. His parents did not care that he would play in the woods, but they had a rule…. never go near the neighboring cabin in the woods just beyond their property line. His parents Arthur and Molly never explained why he was not to go near the cabin, but they warned him of the consequences he would have if he decided to not listen and trust me when I tell you that it was not worth finding out!
By Kristin Solovy4 years ago in Horror
Castaway Cabin
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. The light of the flame, too weak to clutch the edges of the room, barely registered on the window pane. If the moon had journeyed any further into the sky, its light would have caressed the face of the shack and Bill wouldn’t have noticed the candle at all.
By Dan Ormerod 4 years ago in Horror
Like a Moth to the Flame
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Lilith stepped back from the glass, momentarily blinded by the glare. The darkness outside seemed to weigh heavily on the feeble flame and threatened to crush her own determination as well. She knew she was taking a risk. She was already weakened from her frantic tear through miles of dense thicket. Her only hope was that the last of her group would see the light and make their way toward her.
By Marie Ormerod4 years ago in Horror
Hecatomb
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. The woods were a wretched place to be at night. The cold crisp air blew towards the cabin. Winnie felt a shiver, not from the cold but from that cabin. *Hoot Hoot* She fixed her eyes on an owl, who slowly turned its head and stared at her and the young girl. The Owl watched as they made their way to the cabin, walking the stoned path to the front door, Winnie held the young girl's hand firmly. The wind suddenly stopped howling and nothing could be heard in the dead of night. The girls heard a thunderous voice that made the younger one feel as though the skin had been peeled off of her skin.
By Diamond Gossett4 years ago in Horror
Burn
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. I had been camping in the same spot in Olympic National Park for years, I knew every sound, every rock, every tree; or so I thought. My favorite part about this site in particular is that it is far enough from the beaten path to get away from everything, yet close enough to be my quick weekend getaway. The best part is that my campsite is about a mile away from a ridge with enough elevation to overlook the green expanse of the old growth forest below and to see the stars. I liked to hike up there before dawn and sit and watch the colors of the sky change from a deep oceanic blue to the pink and fiery orange swirl of the awaking sun. The birds would sing their morning song, leaving me feeling free and refreshed and ready to face the week ahead. This was a great, calming, rejuvenating experience for me and I tried to go at least monthly, and I had regularly for about 3 years. So, like I said, I thought I knew everything what this place had to offer.
By Cassaundra Carroll4 years ago in Horror
Below the Hill
The cabin in the woods had been abandoned for years, but one night, a candle burned in the window. Curious as this was, I just assumed that maybe the controlled brushfire that Gabriel had been stoking for the past hour had somehow reflected against the cabin's windows, giving it a candle-glowing effect.
By Thomas Devon Lutzenberger4 years ago in Horror
