"I have a family," he says, trying to keep the quiver of fear out of his voice.
She smiles, walks slowly around the cage, dragging her fingers from bar to bar, and finally says, "You're not a very good liar." She slips the key into the lock, and the heavy door swings open. He doesn't rush her; he backs away.
He has seen her feed once already today.
Wow! There's a Hannibal Lecter in the house. I like the shock value of this piece!
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DeleteOooh. Dark. I'm hungry for more! :)
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DeleteA very dark and intense little piece. Creepy, for sure.
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ReplyDeleteSkeery. Loved it!
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