Fogoyle: A Short Story by Christy Mann

Excerpt:

 

It was more than a fog. It was a paralyzing fear. It had changed everything around her into something dangerous and unknown. When it cleared, and things were normal, she felt like a dumb child and scolded herself as such.

Even the voice was familiar now. When she actually saw the creature that produced it, she laughed out loud. A parrot? Really, she feared for her life, over the voice of a parrot?

She followed it inside. The fog filled the living room. She walked into it with confidence. Fearless because it was just a bird. She was wrong!

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Fogoyle: A Short Story by Christy Mann

Interview with Alana Haase about Fogoyle

 

CMR: First reactions

Alana: I was completely creeped out! ( and amazed at how frighteningly the “fog” was described. I could almost FEEL it. Creepy!

CMR: Then she did her job

Alana: Yes!

CMR: What did you think about the characters?

Alana: I really liked her, she seemed like a neighbor to me.

CMR: Was it written in first, second, or third person?

Alana: First, and believable! I LOVED it when she screamed and cursed when she saw the bird the first time.

CMR: Did it have an overall effect on the story line?

Alana: Hmmm… I guess it did, I had not thought of that. I was disappointed the story ended so abruptly but —- spoiler alert!—-

When the narrator is “disposed of” the tale is over!

CMR: All good things must end, right? It sucks when that happens.

Alana: It does! I wanted it to be longer I was so enjoying being scared!

CMR: If it was written any other way, how would the outcome be?

Alana: Hmmm… not to step on anyone’s story but perhaps if it had not been in first person we could have gotten a metamorphosis scene with the bird and found out what it was and where it came from? I LOVED it, just wanted it to continue!

CMR: Would you read a sequel or any other book that Christy put forth?

Alana: What’s better than a good scary story? Why HECK YEAH!