Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 8 The End This time when Bo opened her eyes, it was the sheriff. When he realized she was awake, he pointed, “this is Mini from the diner. She’s studying to be a physical therapist. We are going to get you up.” Gently, Mini moved Bo’s feet toward the floor. The sheriff put hisContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 7 Bo opened her eyes to see an old man’s profile standing in her open door. Long white hair. Long white beard. Chad stepped into view, nose to nose with this man. “Coward!” He roared again. The sheriff’s hat bobbed in the background. “If you are not a coward, tell me then.” Was thisContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 6 He put his hand under her head. She was so groggy. “5 more minutes.” Bo bemoaned. She could feel herself being lifted but could do nothing to stop it. “Ruby,” hands held her face. “Ruby?” His voice was laced with anguish. When he put his hands on her shoulders, her head wobbled backwards.Continue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 5 She focused on the stone itself. It was dark gray, weathered by time, covered with lichens. The lantern section of a church steeple came to mind. A solid base with those few letters and the date. There were four columns. ‘How weird.’ She thought. The top of the columns looked like spears. OrContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 4 A young man stuck his head out of a door, “thanks boss.” If the look on his face was an indicator, Mini might be on the menu. “Are you the only game in town?” They started walking away from the garage around the hotel, toward what might be Main Street. “No, my formerContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 3 Dracula always fascinated Bo. The intrigue. The mystery. The underlying tension caused her mind to race. She fell asleep with Dracula dancing through her dreams. A lengthy stretch was followed by rolling over to check the time, 9 am on Saturday. This was the best nights sleep she’d had in a long time.Continue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Part 2 A jerking motion startled her awake. Yellow lights were flashing ahead of her like a kaleidoscope through her rain soaked windshield. A faint whining noise filled her ears. Clank. Whine. Jerk. Whine. Clank. This had to be a tow truck. She didn’t think people were allowed to ride in their vehicles while beingContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”

Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?

Introduction Got blood? I did not do an introduction for this short story. Many apologies. We just jumped right in. Like the ‘Not that person’ series I’ve started; quite a bit of mail goes through my fingers. One address that caught my attention was Rushylvania. Yes, it is a real place. Transylvania is associated withContinue reading “Dracula’s Summer Home: Rushsylvania?”