Easy Prey

Published on by Susi Bocks
black handled knife on white and red checkered textile
Hassan Rafhaan – Unsplash

With a tight grip on the flashlight, I pushed open the door. The creaking would unhinge even the strongest of thrill-seekers. Stepping inside the room, every hair on my head stood at attention, my breathing stilled to small, rapid intakes of air. I was afraid. While my ears and eyes were laser-focused on the creepy surroundings, the nauseating stench of rot filled my nostrils. 

I lost my ability to remain calm as the light beam revealed mountains of hacked-up bodies; blood trails everywhere.

“You’re next,” whispered the voice behind me.

I could only gurgle as the knife sliced my throat.

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    1. <3 Thank you, Sadje! Means a lot as this was rejected in a competition. However, their feedback helped improve the story, so I'm glad it's being received well here. :)

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