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Night in the Mountains
A. H. Mittelman
In the large mountains, dark, scary and cold, dwells an eldritch horror, ancient, evil and old.
It was a creature from beyond the stars, with tentacle's for arms and eyes that glowed like the red of Mars.
It sleeps far beneath the ancient earth and it’s ridged stone, in a damp and moist place where no light has yet shone. It was full of mold and overgrown.
But when the stars are brooding above, it awakens with a hunger and lust for blood.
The villagers all say they know to stay away, from the place where the horrifying and insidious monster lays. If you go you will pay.
But there are always the foolish who dare to explore, and they will never be seen or heard from again, that's for sure.
The monstrous horror has a power unseen, it crawls out of the caverns and glistens green. It can warp your mind and shatter your dream, unseen.
Those who look upon its true form are doomed to madness, their souls lost and forlorn with much sadness.
So if you ever dare venture to the mountains that are high, and you hear the cruel whispers and cries of creatures that fly, remember, there are forces beyond our immediate sight, especially without a flashlight. These things will give everyone a fright, and are best left alone in the eternal night.
About the Creator
Alex H Mittelman
I love writing and just finished my first novel. Writing since I was nine. I’m on the autism spectrum but that doesn’t stop me! If you like my stories, click the heart, leave a comment. Link to book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CQZVM6WJ
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Comments (3)
Splendid!!! Loved the last line!!!❤️❤️💕
Nope nope nope. A big NOPE! Lol. That was so horrifying!
Nice story! Reminds me of Lovecraft.