Very nice and spooky. I like that it's not certain if the problem is the doll or something else that has been stalking around unseen for years. I also liked how the character doesn't realize they've been scratched up until their mother points it out. That's a nice touch.
I'm not sure what the time limit was for the contest, but the one thing I will say is that the story could have benefitted from some more proofreading and editing. The story was great, but the structure of some of the sentences was a little awkward.
I'm not sure what the time limit was for the contest, but the one thing I will say is that the story could have benefitted from some more proofreading and editing. The story was great, but the structure of some of the sentences was a little awkward.
Overall, great piece! I enjoyed reading it! :)
I definitely think this would be worth expanding into something larger. It has all the right elements to it, and could make a great horror story.