Cruel Acts
Robbie slips away from the bushes at first light, his hands are contorted and shaped into demon’s wings, he cuffs his blade tightly to his chest. In front of their door lovingly displayed is a mat that says, “Love is all you need.” He wipes the muddy gunk from the soles of his shoes on it, twists the edge of the blade into the keyhole, slides another in between the door jamb and the knob, and shifts the door silently. It opens. He listens for every breath in their home–Jaimie’s, her mom’s, her older brother’s, and her dad’s. He sniffs at the air, pulls in scents from days past, and bites down on his bottom lip.
Towards the stairs, he creeps. His not-quite-right wings are tucked in slightly behind his back as he maneuvers up each step, careful of creaking floorboards. Slowly he makes his way down the hall. Jaimie’s door is a dead giveaway–white door with pinks flowers and unicorn stickers don it from every angle. He pushes his way through the door and gently closes it behind him. His fangs protrude, salty saliva drips from the edges. Jaimie, sleeping peacefully with her teddy bear cupped tightly in her little hands, does not hear a thing.
Quickly, before anyone can wake up to Robbie’s presence, he leans closer to the sleeping girl, breathes into her ear, licks the tip of its top, and bites down hard, ripping her flesh in one, swift tug. To quiet Jaimie’s screams, his talon-like palm thrashes against her mouth. In one gulp, her head is devoured.
On her chest, Robbie carves, “Number 125.”
Poor Jaime.
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Wow! This gave me anxiety. In a good way 🧐 Your writing is so real, in my head I’m yelling for them all to wake up. Awesome Tre!
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Haha. I am glad to see this reaction. Sorry about the anxiety, even if it was good. 😊
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That was horrifying, Tre! No frills, no warning, just straight to it! And bed at home is supposed to be the safest place! I don’t think I’ll even be able to sleep in my bed!
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Oh no, Tien! I am sorry. Part IV will end it. It’ll be a bit more subtle. I can’t have y’all having nightmares, but I did intend for it to be scary. 🖤
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Ooh, I can’t wait for it!
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This is brutally engrossing trE !
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This is the reaction that I was hoping to get! Thank you! I am closing it out in the next installment. I think it’s time. I appreciate you reading, Ogden! 🙂
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I didn’t know you were so hard core 😀
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Haha. Lawd, Ogden… if I want, I can write about any and everything. I just have to start sharing more of it here. Lol.
Thank you!
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He commits this horrific act while everyone is home… your writing is far too vivid for this story not to haunt me, Tre.
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Go to sleep early, but watch cartoons first Mags. 😔
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After a good night’s sleep, I’m feeling fine. 😊
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😊
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Gruesome you promised, and you delivered!
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Yes, sir. Thank you. I am glad you think so.
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