I open my eyes to darkness.I feel cold concrete on every piece of exposed skin.Where am I? I attempt to move my legs, but they are numb.I stretch my arms out trying to find something, anything to grasp hold of, but I find nothing. I hear the scratching of something on the ground.Sharp nails scratch …
I travel through the darkness in the cemetery. ‘Why did I take this stupid bet? There's not enough money in the world to justify this trip,’ I thought to myself. As I gingerly step around some of the headstones, trying not to trip, something catches my attention. A large figure stands to the right of …
Sometimes, it’s the simplest things that can make a person happy. For me, a new book will always bring a smile to my face. For Samantha, it was shoes. It didn’t matter if they were heels, boots, or sneakers, she had to have them all. This obsession was fine, and I even supported her when …
I didn’t want to come to this dumb party, but I had nothing else to do today. I was standing along the back of the wall when I noticed her. She was gorgeous with her long, flowing hair and her long dress emphasized her curves. She looked up, and her eyes locked with mine. Everyone …
When machines on the ship started going on the fritz, we were worried, but not overly concerned. We made sure to implement the buddy system to stay safe, but it wasn’t as effective as we thought. There was an impostor among us, and it used this distraction to their advantage. First, the body cut in …
Coral everywhere. That’s what I see when I first walk out of my house Sunday morning. Coral has gotten more popular the past few months as additions in home aquariums, but why are there so many outside? While they were slightly annoying, being everywhere possible, they were adorable to look at, and they added a …
Continue reading The Strange Phenomena (Inktober Day 20: Coral)
Walking home after the party, I smile thinking back on the life I have built. I have a new job, a boyfriend who loves me, and an apartment all my own. Entering my home, I quick my shoes off and relax. Suddenly, a dizzy spell overcomes me. The room spins, and I fall down. I …
I can’t believe how dumb I am. I can’t believe that I actually thought he loved me. I trusted him, and I fell for the trap. I thought he was in trouble, but I was in danger all along. I sit here on this chair, blood pouring from my nose. I can’t move as I …
People always said be careful of the choices you make when you’re younger. I never listened. One night. One night ruined everything. I trusted him, and he left me running for my life. I thought escaping to the far corners of the Earth would work, But it didn’t. It followed me everywhere. I soon looked …
Continue reading Knocking in Space (Inktober Day 16: Rocket)
I stagger forward holding my hand over the bleeding wound. I'm so close to the outpost, but the snarls are getting louder. Will I make it to safety, or will I become food for the weak?
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