The snow outside had footprints, but I couldn't hear a soul in the silence of the night. The full moon rose above the hills, and the sharp sensation of cold ran down my spine. My cheeks were hot; pale skin nipped by the evening breeze. The breath that poured out of my mouth trickled upward, settling into the thick air, endlessly in front of me.
When I turned my back to the wilderness, making my way inside the humble abode I called home, I saw a reflection of myself. Standing straight, tall, and strong, staring into my damaged soul.
One hand up. One hand down. The man mirrored my movements.
Our breaths were in sync, but no vapor left his lips.
I watch his sclera change from white to black.
My heart started beating fast.
I opened my mouth to scream but found I couldn't make a noise.
The man in the mirror spoke back to me, and it seemed he stole my voice.
"Get out of here you wretched mutt. Get out of here at once."
When I looked down toward my human feet, I only saw fur and claws.
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Ashley Lima
I think about writing more than I write, but call myself a writer as opposed to a thinker.
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Comments (8)
Lovely sensory language Ashley! ☺️👏
You created calculated confusion. It was well done!
Oooo, now that was so unexpected! Loved your twist!
This is amazing! Great and scary!
Very haunting and extremely well written!
Bestial and chilling. There is a whole I-don't-know-what to this version that adds a whole new dimension of fright/isolation/tortured psychology. I would have to compare to see what that little touch consists of.
Be cool to turn into a dog/canine
Pleasant Read & Storytelling 😉💙👌