She left, I was too weak to stop her. The wet slap of bare feet echoed in the darkness, quieter and quieter as she retreated. [25]
It felt like a lie. The damp concrete offered nothing but thievery, it stole her warmth. I gave all I had, until there was nothing left to share. Now she is empty of it, cold and gone. The darkness used to be comfort, but now it feels like a prison. [50]
They hadn’t sent anyone into the Hole in so long. I starved. For her. She starved too, at first, until I gave her the soft meats. I held my breath for her. I dulled my teeth when they dared creep toward her sleeping form. Now there was only emptiness for us both.
I almost gave in, almost chased. Hunger can only be abated for so long.
A metallic creak and a rush of fresh air interrupted the space.
*Come. Let’s find our captors.*
A black mass slithered from the decrepit bunker, folding seamlessly into the shadow of the emaciated woman. [100]
Storystack (Continuation Method)
*I promise, you’ll leave this place.* [6]
She left, I was too weak to stop her. The wet slap of bare feet echoed in the darkness, quieter and quieter as she retreated. [25]
It felt like a lie. The damp concrete offered nothing but thievery, it stole her warmth. I gave all I had, until there was nothing left to share. Now she is empty of it, cold and gone. The darkness used to be comfort, but now it feels like a prison. [50]
They hadn’t sent anyone into the Hole in so long. I starved. For her. She starved too, at first, until I gave her the soft meats. I held my breath for her. I dulled my teeth when they dared creep toward her sleeping form. Now there was only emptiness for us both.
I almost gave in, almost chased. Hunger can only be abated for so long.
A metallic creak and a rush of fresh air interrupted the space.
*Come. Let’s find our captors.*
A black mass slithered from the decrepit bunker, folding seamlessly into the shadow of the emaciated woman. [100]
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