The Crossroads Inn | A Supernatural Short Story by Alicia Anspaugh

🛎️ NEW SHORT STORY: THE CROSSROADS INN

What if a simple wish for "one more day" was actually heard?

After a long day of travel, family responsibilities, and preparations for an upcoming art show, Olivia checks into a hotel with her son and mother.

A strange elevator ride, a mysterious bottle of water, and a wish made in exhaustion lead her somewhere unexpected—a crossroads where wishes are granted, bargains are offered, and reality may not be quite as solid as it seems.

Inspired by a real hotel stay, a very odd elevator experience, and an actual shower mishap, The Crossroads Inn blends dreamlike horror, folklore, humor, and a touch of the supernatural into a story about responsibility, family, and the danger of wishing for just a little more time.

Written for the "Out of the Dream" writing challenge.

Have you ever had a dream that felt just a little too real?

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