Friday again and my brain is completely fried from work this week. I have no idea if this is good or complete crap but I can’t even think straight anymore so it’ll have to do either way. I’m not bothering with the photo this week because that’s more work that my already taxed brain just doesn’t want to do. (Edit: I added the photo on 9/19/13 for those who linked back from newer stories.)
Thanks to Madison for hosting and the rest of you for reading.
As always, comments, criticism, and half drunken rants- hit me with them.
Copyright Lora Mitchell
Into the Dark (The Winger Chronicles: Part 4)
It watched the man and the girl cross the field. Its pale, flecked skin blended seamlessly with the surrounding boulders. The beast snarled in disgust and fought the urge to pounce on the murderous humans.
The girl looked into the dark cave, contorted her lips, and looked back at the man.
“Shall we?”
The girl nodded. Not a sound passed between her moving lips.
The humans disappeared into the cavern; the creature slunk from its hiding place. It stood at the entrance and watched its prey disappear into the dark before spreading its fleshy wings and gliding into the gloom.
September 21st, 2012 at 9:29 AM
Okay, shivering. Dude, you did it again.
Here’s mine: http://unexpectedpaths.com/friday-fictioneers/homo-avis/
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:26 AM
Thanks!
September 21st, 2012 at 9:44 AM
Your angel is even more creepy than your humans, Adam. I love the image of no sound passing the girl’s moving lips. I hope you have a restful weekend to recharge batteries – looks like our hero’s going to need you at your best for the next scene!
I’m over here: http://elmowrites.wordpress.com/2012/09/21/friday-fiction-breaking-the-backs-of-angels/
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:28 AM
Thanks, and I hope I have a restful weekend too, what’s left of it anyway.
September 21st, 2012 at 10:04 AM
wow that’s timing. nicely done.
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:29 AM
Or it just looks like nice timing because I’m just that good. Wait, you’re probably right, it was just nice timing.
September 21st, 2012 at 10:33 AM
Excellent!
Scott
Mine: http://kindredspirit23.wordpress.com/
September 21st, 2012 at 10:59 AM
Creepy. And well written. I’m out this week too. Have a good relaxation. 🙂
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:30 AM
Thanks! I could use a couple months of vacation, not that I’ll get it, but I could use it haha
September 21st, 2012 at 7:42 PM
good one — hope your schedule cools down
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:32 AM
Thanks, Bill. I hope so too. Shouldn’t be too bad this week. Last week was just the end of a big project at work so it was hectic because of last minute details.
September 23rd, 2012 at 1:57 PM
it’s good to be busy, but not for too long.
September 21st, 2012 at 9:18 PM
Hi Adam,
Interesting that the creature is the sympathetic character. Nice reversal of the usual situation, making humans the dangerous animals. Ron
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:34 AM
Humans are dangerous animals, just look around the world and there is plenty of proof. The creature is just as dangerous as the humans though.
September 22nd, 2012 at 1:23 AM
Ah, the creature comes to life. I like it! Nice!
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:36 AM
Thanks! I’m glad you enjoyed it.
September 22nd, 2012 at 4:30 AM
Emotions running in all directions. The humans are murderous, but also the prey. Lots of intrigue for future installments.
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:42 AM
Murderous is a bit of a reference to part 1. Other than that, I won’t say any more. It’ll come out in the story eventually.
September 22nd, 2012 at 6:28 AM
In reality, I think humans are more frightening.
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:42 AM
I think you’re right. Humans are terrifying.
September 22nd, 2012 at 11:58 PM
Give me nightmares why don’t you? This is not the type of frightening story I want to read right before bedtime….and it is my bedtime. Anyhow, nice creepy take on the prompt.
September 23rd, 2012 at 7:45 AM
Seems an odd request, but if you insist, I guess I’ll give you nightmares. 😉
September 23rd, 2012 at 9:19 AM
Something about ‘the best snarled in disgust’ just really freaked me out! Don’t know why, it just did! And that’s good! 🙂
September 23rd, 2012 at 5:17 PM
Read all four parts–anxious to see where this goes.
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