The Perfect Job
When you’re different, it’s useful having a job that’s compatible with your circumstances. I can’t go out in sunlight.
No, I’m not a vampire. I always get teased about that. With my pale skin that blisters within minutes of going out in sunlight, it’s an easy assumption to make. I could cover up, but that gets way too hot.
I have this condition called Xeroderma Pigmentosum. The thing, though, that makes me perfect for my job, is my extreme sensitivity to the spirit world.
Hi, I’m Callie Simms; I’m a ghost hunter. I help lost souls in finding their peace.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleVoice-team, I hope it’s ok to post this. If anyone is interested, this story has now been extended and is available from Amazon on Kindle and Kindle Unlimited. The title of the published short story is ‘Migglesworth Malevolence’
This is the perfect story for the theme “different”. But honestly, I feel scared when I read the words “ghost hunter”. My hair skin is all standing when I read that. hehehehe 🙂 funny me. Another nice story, Carrie. Good job.
Thanks, Lotchie. I’m fascinated by ghosts and ghost stories, but sometimes, they scare the heck out of me too! I’d love to hear if anyone has ever had a supernatural experience?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleYou’re welcome, Carrie. That’s quite a scary experience, if anyone has it.
Thanks Lotchie. If you’re interested, I published a longer version (about 4000 words) of Callie’s story on Amazon Kindle and KU called “Migglesworth Malevolence”. It can’t be too scary because my mum really enjoyed it, and she does’t generally like scary stories!
Great story, Carrie! Maybe Callie Simms will drop in again to share some of her experiences. Sounds like quite a gal!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThanks Fuji. We’ll see. There’s already too many people vying for attention inside my head thank you very much ?
What a unique and interesting character Carrie. Your story reads like the opening chapter of a novel. So much potential here. Great job!
Thanks, Linda. One day she may get a longer story. We’ll see!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThis is fascinating and keeps your attention from the first line. Well done, Carrie!
Thanks, Marianna. I actually rather like Callie. I can really hear her inside my head. She’s an American though, or at least she definitely has an American accent when I hear her, so I’m not sure if I’ll be able to do a good job of narrating this one ?
Great story, Carrie, and perhaps not as fictional as we might think! I have a friend who works with a group from the Rhine Research Center, a parapsychology research center, at Duke University. Their group works with people who have experienced such things as out-of-body episodes, levitation, communicating with spirits and so on. The stories they hear are often amazing, and sometimes proven to be true!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you, Julie. Yes, I am a believer too, I’ve had a few rather strange experiences during my life, which makes the paranormal something I find interesting to write about.
You rose a couple of spirits with this story Carrie!
? thanks Eric. I’m debating whether or not to extend this to a 3000 word story for the MTP Competition. But the closing date is 31st May, so I don’t have long to do it.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleA very unique story. The ending was a brilliant way to tie off your intriguing story. Good job!
Thank you Daisy, I’m trying to extend this one at the moment; Callie has decided that she has a longer tale to tell. 🙂
? I look forward to reading it!
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleYou managed to get my sympathy for Callie, Carrie! (What a nice coincidence with the similar names!) I wish her luck in her important mission to help lost souls to find peace. I wish there were more ghost therapists in the world and I am sure she will have many interesting stories to tell in the future.
Thanks Christer, I’ve recently finished extending her story for the Michael Terence Publishing competition. If I’m lucky enough to get shortlisted, it’ll go in their anthology, if not, I have the cover designed and ready for self-publishing on Amazon, I’ve grown quite fond of Callie ?