I always enjoy stories that feature cornfields. I like how this one moves around, seemingly in reality at times and then into a nightmare. Your descriptions of the Straw Man painted a picture in my mind and quite a scary one since giant things like that are very scary to be around in person. Thank you so much for sharing, Erica.
I love a scarecrow horror, and The Tall Man carries with a whiff of the Wicker Man, too (another favorite of mine). This was so much fun to read! I have grown up by and lived near vast cornfields most of my life, and just those green labyrinths alone are terrifying!
Fantastic read, Erica. I can see why it was difficult to keep the word count down. Like Garen, I think this could easily grow into a longer story-- not that this isn't a phenomenal story as is. It feels very grounded and the pace is flawless. The shift in narration and the gradual reveal of the Tall Man through his makeup is so well done!
This turned out so cool, Erica! It's fun to see how the story all came out on the page after watching brainstorming sessions. It definitely has a true crime element. And the switch between first and third works well. Also, can I just say I'm happy that Marie (maybe) survives? 😄
Big and beastly indeed. You did not disappoint.
I always enjoy stories that feature cornfields. I like how this one moves around, seemingly in reality at times and then into a nightmare. Your descriptions of the Straw Man painted a picture in my mind and quite a scary one since giant things like that are very scary to be around in person. Thank you so much for sharing, Erica.
Wow the presentation of this story is excellent!
That is high praise coming from you, Andy. Truly. Thank you for reading my little story.
I love a scarecrow horror, and The Tall Man carries with a whiff of the Wicker Man, too (another favorite of mine). This was so much fun to read! I have grown up by and lived near vast cornfields most of my life, and just those green labyrinths alone are terrifying!
Fantastic read, Erica. I can see why it was difficult to keep the word count down. Like Garen, I think this could easily grow into a longer story-- not that this isn't a phenomenal story as is. It feels very grounded and the pace is flawless. The shift in narration and the gradual reveal of the Tall Man through his makeup is so well done!
Very Big and Beastly! I'm so excited they are planting corn all around us this year....;)
This is excellent. Big, beastly, and absolutely terrifying. I love it!
This turned out so cool, Erica! It's fun to see how the story all came out on the page after watching brainstorming sessions. It definitely has a true crime element. And the switch between first and third works well. Also, can I just say I'm happy that Marie (maybe) survives? 😄