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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The Creature from the Desert (Inktober Day 13: Dune)
I began to feel my energy drain because of the heat. I crawled behind the sand dune and laid down. Looking around I saw a creature rise from the sands. It’s long, gangly limbs emerged from beneath the earth. As the sun rose to its peak, I was blinded to the next moves of the …
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Fear (Inktober Day 9: Throw)
Sometimes I have these strange, violent thoughts that come to mind. I never act upon them, but sometimes I really want to. Sometimes, I just want to see fear in people’s eyes. They stayed as just thoughts until I met Him. He never told me his name, but he did offer me an opportunity, An …
Regrowth (Inktober Day 8: Teeth)
I feel my teeth moving in my mouth The feeling is overwhelming I need to get them out I take the pliers and pull my teeth Blood gushes from the wound, but I still feel them The pain keeps growing until everything goes numb I still feel them there, but I’m losing strength I pull …
Weapon of Choice (Inktober Day 5: Blade)
All of the weapons lay before me. I want to know if they can see? The excitement that lies within, The eagerness just under my skin. I see the sharp knife, And a smile jumps to life. The blade glints in the light. My excitement soars to new heights. With my weapon finally in hand, …
The Forest (Inktober Day 4: Radio)
I run through the forest, out of breath and scared. I’ve seen all the movies, and I know not to look behind me, But my paranoia takes control, and I turn my head. The silent figure is still there, And it’s getting closer with each step I take. I need to make it to the …
The Ritual (Inktober Day 2: Wisp)
As the moon begins to rise, The beings gather together. One by one the candles are lit, And soon the figure in the middle is seen. Tied down on the ground, The girl is surrounded. A chant arises from the crowd, And the flames grow taller. With one final word and the downswing of a knife, …
The Silencer (Inktober Day 1: Fish)
With one pull of the line I scream in pain. He shushes me, but with another pull, I yell again. As he tries to fish the key out of me, I scream even louder and the machine grows closer. He tries to calm me, but does he not know how agonizing this is? He makes …
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