A haunting, beautiful and chilling story. I stumbled upon it when looking for something else… but I’m glad I found it and wanted to share.
October
The old man sat stolidly surveying the wind-blown yard. He silently remembered every October which had come and gone in these past thirty years since he had turned his back on his one true love. He had spent so many years trying to twist the memories in his own mind so he could believe that he was not to blame.
No one could believe the story he screamed when the police had first arrived. He had been called a murderer, a lunatic, and many other terrible names. No matter who questioned him or how long they kept him in the sanitarium and despite the laundry list of experimental medications he never changed his story.
The detectives were vexed for an explanation which was made quite evident by their stuttering testimonies. These testimonies and a brief statement from a psychiatrist are what kept the old man from the electric chair…
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Vampire Maman 
Thank you so very much for sharing. 🙂 I think I am going to like your page immensely. -jm
My pleasure. Thank you. Come on by anytime!
This was a great story, J. Thanks for sharing t with us. 🙂
I’m glad I came by his blog and was able to share. Glad you liked it.
Thanks for sharing this story with us! You’re right. It’s very special and great!
I’m always happy to share stories from others. I’m glad you liked this.
Amazing story. Held me with every word. It’s great that you shared with us. Thank you. 🙂