OBSCURA (TNT Horror Contest)
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MatureComplete Mon, Jan 22, 201820m
Beatrice isn't too keen on life in the White House, teens and the Secret Service don't mix, but after Beatrice's siblings disappear on Level C in the basement and rumors emerge about a revived ancient Roman cult underneath America's Capitol, Beatrice finds herself caught up in the horrors of an underground, sadistic world.
The inspiration for OBSCURA came by way of Rosemary's Baby, Gothika and House of Cards. Horror and politics are perfect for each other! Read all five parts and please, please vote! Thank you!
BTW: This piece is entered in the TNT horror short story contest. Wish me luck! Thank you! #TNTHORRORCONTEST (6900 word count)
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