Surrounded by tombstones and monuments,
my co-worker and I trudged through the cemetery in six inches of fresh snow.
She walked a hundred feet ahead of us.
We’d never seen her before.
She wore black: Black hat, black boots, black gloves,
including what looked like a large black hat.
Minutes later, we lost her as she turned right behind a monument and the branches of a tree.
As we got to the same aisle, her tracks stopped halfway down.
There were no tracks to the right and no tracks to the left.
She just vanished.
Puzzled, we both looked at each other in amazement.
Her hat sat atop a monument engraved with the name Eva Longstreet.
I guess Eva decided to go for a stroll.
Spooky, Tim.
I do like this a lot. Reminds me of a song by Joan Baez called “Long Black Veil”–I imagine you can find it online.
You give us the setting, providing atmosphere with your description.
j.
I’ve heard the song in the past. It’s a good one and I believe it’s been covered by many others. Thanks for the comment, J. 🙂
I do love the ambience of graveyards Tim. A haunting tale which sent a little shiver up my spine. I also know the song Jacob refers to by Joan Baez. I am a huge fan of hers.
Chris
Thanks for the comment, Chris. I’m glad you’re here.
Thank you. Struggling with navigating, but will take it slowly.
Hauntingly penned, Tim. Amazing storytelling my friend. Incredible write. Appreciate you.
Damian
I appreciate the comment, Damian. Thanks. 🙂
This is a great and chilling story. The buildup is perfect, from the quiet snow to the sudden disappearance, and the detail of the hat on the monument is a fantastic touch.
I may not know Eva Longstreet, but in life and now in death, she sure knows how to make an entrance and leave an impression.
Great write Tim
Thanks a bunch for the comment, Romaj.
Yes cemetery loved it (your poem ) but not necessarily the place !
I’m not afraid of ghosts I know they exist. I feel they can’t hurt us
Loved your descriptives of the mentioned Eva. Felt romantic almost! And I wonder if she was meeting her lover or someone a bit cold for a romp in the snow ⛄️
Loved the write
Ha-ha Who knows what ghosts think when they’re roaming around Julie. Thanks so much for the comment. 🙂
Chilling words. There is excitement at the fear the graveyard evokes.
Regards James
Thanks for you comment, Knight. 🙂
Hi Tim!
We have a back building at work that is right beside a graveyard. There are always internet issues down there!
We all believe it must be due to spiritual activity.
But it sucks when the internet drops and you haven’t saved the file yet! Grrr
This write is perfect for the season. Makes me want to try a ghost tour. lol
Thanks so much for the comment, Adel. And good luck on that tour. Perhaps you’ll run into a ghost or two. :0