July Challenge - "The girl in the photo on her wall blinked."

Chloe and Tamara are asked to meet at their friend's house on the edge of the woods, Luna has a secret to share with them which might put them all in danger!

Enter the magical world of Verdi where goblins and dragons roam at your peril!...

Martha lives in a quiet room, surrounded by fading memories and the muted passage of time. Mirrors have long been removed from her walls—not to conceal her face, but to shield her from the pain of seeing what she no longer recognizes. On the wall hangs a faded photograph of a young girl, smiling in a golden field. When, one evening, the girl blinks and smiles back, Martha is drawn into a journey through the fragile threads of memory.

In a small, eerie town, Sophie Wilson inherits an old house from her great aunt, but her new home quickly turns into a nightmare. One night, a haunting photograph of a girl that resembles her blinks, triggering a series of terrifying events. When a muddy, grotesque figure—bearing a striking resemblance to a man she buried after a violent altercation—comes knocking at her door, Sophie is thrust into a chilling confrontation with her past. Struggling with her sanity and plagued by visions, Sophie finds herself questioning reality as she experiences strange whispers emanating from the photograph. Although she tries to confide in her best friend, Larissa, the dark truth remains hidden—the man she buried was no ordinary victim, and Sophie’s violent actions linger like a shadow over her life. As the boundaries between reality and illusion blur, Sophie must confront her own guilt and the supernatural forces at play in the house. With her mental state deteriorating, and the haunting past refusing to let her go, she grapples with the unsettling question: is she truly alone, or is something sinister still lurking just beneath the surface?

Alice, a university student is struggling to make headway with her studies.

Unexpectedly, she receives a message through her late grandmother in the form of a photo.

The girl in the photo on her wall blinked.

Clara is an elderly woman in her 70s with snow white hair pulled up in a bun atop of her head.Wisps of hair etching her face.Her smile and kind eyes reflect the kindness in her heart. She always tries to look her best. That day she puts on her yellow dress ,which she calls her sun dress. She reaches for her brown sweater and pulls it over her shoulders. As she search's for her brown loafers, her cat Milly purrs softly and rubs up against Clara's leg.

.Milly jumps on Clara's bed along with Willow and Henry all 3 of Clara's fur babies snuggled up together, purring and sleeping the day away. Then she carefully applies her everyday vibrant red lipstick , a touch of color that always brightens her face and lifts her mood to face the day ahead.. Her hobbies include knitting scarves, slippers and hats essential items for the homeless shelter during the colder months. Providing warmth and comfort for those in need.. People who know her describe her as delightfully eccentric, she is also a very sweet and caring old lady. She lives with her 3 cats Milly, Willow and Henry. Her constant companions. Clara also enjoys making frequent purchases at the local thrift store. She visits the shop every other Friday. She enjoys finding hidden treasures. Before she leaves on her thrift store journey she reaches for her yellow floppy hat her tan purse and sunglasses. Clara is very particular when it comes to matching her wardrobe. One morning she decided to visit the thrift store in town just a mile and a half away from her home. She was filled with curiosity and wonderment about what she might find. Clara begins her task of finding the perfect treasures. She found little trinkets of her favorite collectible items. Clara loved collecting items related to cats. She also indulged in collecting old books. As she walked down the aisles she came upon some paintings. Abstract, still life, Religious, and portrait. There were all different styles of artwork to choose from.

When 21-year-old Zoe notices the photo of her younger self on her bedroom wall suddenly blink, she brushes it off as stress-induced hallucination — until a series of terrifying events unravel. Strange messages, a ghostly child appearing in old photos, and memories she didn’t know she had begin to surface. Haunted by a forgotten promise to a mysterious girl left behind in a cursed playground, Zoe must confront the supernatural consequences of her childhood choices — before she’s pulled into a reality she can’t escape.

A photo that blinks. A voice that echoes. A soul split across centuries. Lucas never expected to find himself in the eyes of a ghost—but when the past refuses to stay silent, he must decide what he's willing to break to move forward.

" The man she buried is back and knocking "

Deenie, a young woman overwhelmed by stress and life's challenges, notices something extraordinary—the girl in the old photograph of her great-grandmother on her wall blinks. Initially dismissing it as a trick of her frazzled mind, Deenie soon discovers that the girl, Geraldine, can communicate with her.

As Deenie opens her heart, sharing her fears, sadness, and frustrations, Geraldine listens with empathy and wisdom. Through their conversations, Geraldine becomes a guiding presence, offering Deenie a much-needed pep talk that rekindles her strength and inspires her to embrace a fresh start. This mystical connection helps Deenie find renewed purpose and unlock her true potential, transforming her path forward.