Nicole Bandes

Abandoned, Architecture, Missouri, Suspense/Thriller

One Deep Breath

July 30, 2021January 11, 2024 by Nicole Bandes

I was a teenager the day my boyfriend and I were separated. The earth had been changing but we hadn’t noticed. We were in love. Others had noticed though and they took steps to keep us alive. Half the population had been moved to the Eastern hemisphere, somewhere near Japan, I think. That’s where my boyfriend went. And I was in the other half that stayed in the United States. I’m not sure where we ended up, they didn’t really tell us that.>

For most of us, there was no communication with the other group. I didn’t know if I’d ever see my boyfriend again.

Abandoned, Architecture, North Carolina, Suspense/Thriller

6 Pillars

June 13, 2021January 11, 2024 by Nicole Bandes

The 6 Pillars were ever present. They were always illuminated with the same green of the jumpsuits. It was a color that was chosen for it’s neutrality and it’s calming effect.

There was no hiding from the light. It seeped in to color the grey walls of the grey buildings that all looked alike. Differences created inequality and inequality created division.

The Lady Who Lived on the Corner

June 10, 2021January 11, 2024 by Nicole Bandes

Molly’s house was right on the corner across the street from the school.

There were a lot of stories around town about how she had lost her little girl in a tragic accident.
She hadn’t been seen much since that day.

The kids often dared their friends to go up and knock on her door. They’d scatter every time they heard a noise within.

And then Becca moved to town.

Abandoned, Architecture, General, North Carolina

The Collector

May 7, 2021January 11, 2024 by Nicole Bandes

The Janitor clocked in at the nursing home a little early that morning. He had a lot to do and didn’t want to miss anything. […]

Abandoned, Arizona, General

She Stayed

April 22, 2021January 11, 2024 by Nicole Bandes

If she listened carefully, the sound of the wind blowing through the old water tubes sounded a lot like children’s laughter. She reminisced about what it was like to live in this place when it was still full of energy and life, and water. The drought had now been going on for 50 years. The last good rainfall was over 20 years ago and the weather forecasters didn’t sound hopeful.