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Angry Spirits

   (8 reviews)
Genres: Horror,
Sub-genres: Haunted House Horror

Augustus earned his promotion to general manager. But with the new job comes new problems. What lies beyond his store's walls? An attached, abandoned bar.

This story is dedicated to my current work-family. We may be a little dysfunctional and get irritated at each other from time to time, but we love our store equally.
Copyright © 2024 astone2292; All Rights Reserved.

Story Recommendations (7 members)

  • Action-Packed 4
  • Great Pacing 5
  • Great Characters 7
  • Character Growth 0
  • Dialog / Banter 0
  • Plot Twists 0
  • Beautiful Writing 0
  • Immersive World 4
  • Satisfying Ending 0
  • Fresh / Original 7
  • Counldn't Put It Down 7
  • Suspenseful 0
  • Gave Me Chills 7
  • Funny 0
  • Feel-Good 0
  • Heartwarming 0
  • Emotional Impact 0
  • Thought-Provoking 0
  • Romantic Chemistry 0
  • Smoldering Chemistry 0
  • Love 7

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kbois

kbois 128,090

   5 of 5 members found this review helpful 5 / 5 members

See what happens when Aaron leads us into a tale of "What's behind door number one?"

A lone store clerk hears a bump in the night and falls for the inquiring minds want to know trick. 

Does curiosity kill the cat?  You'll have to read to find out.

So go ahead and enjoy this spooky short story. You'll be glad you did. 

Response from the author:

Thanks for the review, K!!

Basing this little tale on my current job, being inside a liquor store with the power out at night... Yeah, that's just about the creepiest thing. Don't get me started on the jackwagons passing by with their bass bumping in their cars. It made half the bottles clink due to the vibrations. 😱

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Mikiesboy

Mikiesboy 154,322

   4 of 4 members found this review helpful 4 / 4 members

This is a creepy little tale that shouldn't be missed. It has everything you could want: darkness, old stories, and, of course, a black cat. Wait, was there a black cat? Hmm, read and find out.

Great job. I thoroughly enjoyed this one! 

Response from the author:

Thanks for reviewing, Mikiesboy! Much appreciated!

Can't say my store has ever had a black cat. There's been a few birds, and I suppose a few customers could be referred to as animals, but no kitty-kats. 

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chris191070

chris191070 176,902

   4 of 4 members found this review helpful 4 / 4 members

An awesome short story.

We have Augustus, a newly promoted GM to a liquor store. Staff off sick, a power failure and a mysterious liquor store history.

Read on to discover more as Augustus covers the spooky night shift.

Response from the author:

Thanks for the review, Chris!!

I love working at my little liquor store. It has character, and probably ghosts in the back. Nah. More like certainly. 

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Jack Poignet

Jack Poignet 4,938

   3 of 3 members found this review helpful 3 / 3 members

I have no idea what it takes to run a liquor store, but the way it's described here is utterly believable. And this sense of "realness" makes the chills of this story so much more effective... Great read!

Response from the author:

Thanks for the review, Jack!

Ah, Liquor Store Running 101. Let me give ya the rundown.

Gotta learn the drunken language– the customers get visibly tired when they have to repeat their order. If your store has a drive-thru, you will be expected to memorize every price for every product. Also with drive-thru's, you can safely cancel your gym membership since you'll be hoisting and hauling 30-packs of beer out the window to people in vehicles [ranging in height, mind you], to which they probably parked either a smidgen or a football field-length away from said window, and they probably will give you the ol' "T-Rex arms" from the comfort of their vehicles in their so-called "attempt" to grab their purchased product... All on a very regular basis. 

Oh, one more thing. I don't know why, but parents (with kiddos in the backseat) keep asking if we sell "Bug Juice." You know, the little kids drink that tastes like if Juicy Juice and Gatorade had a one-night-stand? Like, the amount of times these parents ask my BOOZE SHOP employees if we carry it/will carry it... It's actually astonishing. Who knows, they might be onto something. It might be a great mixer...

  • Love 4
Bill W

Bill W 63,895

   2 of 2 members found this review helpful 2 / 2 members

If you're into ghost stories and enjoy the hair rising on your arms and the back of your neck from time-to-time, then this story is a must read.  In fact, just before Halloween would be a great time to enjoy it.  It's an easy read and I'm sure you'll find the thrill that you're looking for. 

Response from the author:

Thanks for the review, Bill!

For my first attempt in soft horror, I'm tickled pink I could raise a few hairs. Glad you enjoyed the little sneak peak into my IRL work environment. 

  • Love 2
Sherye Story Reader

Sherye Story Reader 12,936

   2 of 2 members found this review helpful 2 / 2 members

I recommend everyone to read this story about a guy and the liquor store he works at! Not going to spoil the surprise of the incident of the entire story cause it would spoil the fun in reading it! You will not be disappointed, I promise! A very good read indeed!

Response from the author:

Thanks for reviewing, Sherye! Always a pleasure to see you reading my stuff!!

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