Hey, everyone. I learned about Vocal Media a few months ago from my friend Staci Troilo. If you aren’t familiar with the site, it’s a platform where writers can share stories, enter challenges, and earn money. I debated for a while before deciding to join, and I’ve just submitted my first story.
With Halloween almost upon us, it’s natural to think about ghosts and hauntings. The Dare is a short story in the ghost fiction genre.

If you like to read my story, click here. While this submission isn’t part of a challenge, I can earn money based on the number of reads. Also, if you like the story, I’d appreciate a (♡) and any shares on social media.
The Dare is based on a family story and the legend of La Llorona. I wrote about the legend in a Mystery Monday post a couple of years ago. If you’d like to read “the story behind the story”, click here.
Enjoyed the story. Happy Halloween!
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Thank you, Karen and a Happy Halloween to you as well.
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Read it again. Looks like I already left a heart. I can’t keep up with myself these days.
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Thanks, Craig. I appreciate it. And I know what you mean about not being able to keep up. Hang in there!
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Great story, Joan. I tried to give it more than one heart, but I was denied. 🙂
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Thanks, Jill. I’ve tried to give more than one heart to other creators’ stories and couldn’t. I’m glad you enjoyed the story.
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A cemetery, abandoned house, ghost – even a black cat. A perfect creepy Halloween story, Joan – left you a heart!
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Gotta have a black cat in there! Thanks, Teri.
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I enjoyed your story, Joan, and gave it a heart 🙂 Happy to see you on Vocal!
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Thanks, Denise. I think it’s going to be fun.
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Great story, Joan
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Thank you, John.
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Great story and backstory, Joan. You have my heart for sure! 😊
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Aww. Thanks, Gwen.
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Enjoyed the story, Joan. Gave you a heart.
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Thank you, Michele!
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Love the build up and the ending. Great story, Joan! And thanks for telling us about Vocal Media.
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Thanks so much, Marie. Hope you’ll consider Vocal as well.
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I actually signed up, though my country doesn’t have Stripe so I can’t upgrade to Vocal+. But I’ll hang around and post something sometime.
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Too bad about Stripe. I wish there were alternatives.
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A nice shivery story for Halloween, Joan. I also love the legend behind The Dare.
Great job. I gave you a heart!
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Thank you so much, Mae. I had fun writing this one.
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I loved your story, Joan! Perfect for Halloween week!
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Thanks so much, Jan. I’ve been thinking of several Halloween type stories of late.
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Loved the story, Joan. And the story behind the story. Welcome to Vocal! Got a heart from me.
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Thank you for the heart. And for introducing me to Vocal!
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Great Halloween story, Joan. Gave it a ❤️ and shared 🙂
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Thank you so much, Harmony!
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Fun story. I love the way the suspense built. Great ending!
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Thanks, Priscilla! Little bit of a tease on the ending. 🙂
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