Tonight is the night. I just know it. We’ve been together for over two years. I’ve been dropping hints, and he seems to be picking them up. I look in the mirror and admire my elegant, short dress that fits my curves so nice. My delicate jewelry shines in the light. Finally, my fancy hair …
Do you know what my biggest fear is? It’s nothing common like snakes or heights or even the dark. No, it’s something far worse in my eyes. Anytime I see a rodent, no matter the size, my heart starts racing. I break into a sweat, and I have to get away as fast as I …
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, …
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 …
I lean across the counter staring at the clock as the seconds tick by waiting for my shift to end. It never ends. As the hands creep toward the midnight hour, the sound of the door chimes alert me to a customer. I wonder who it is tonight? No regulars come at this point, and …
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, …
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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