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Ripper

Shadow-clad, softly he treads, a harbinger of death, and he's out hunting. Stilettos in a leather belt, his weapons keen and gleaming in the gaslight; skulking in concealment there he waits. Patience; his bloodlust can't be hurried. He hears footsteps on the cobblestones, a harlot leaves her trick and heads for home. Silently he sneaks behind, disgusted by her cheap perfume, and strikes. He draws his blade across her torso and a crimson torrent splatters. Slick and precise, he harvests what he needs from the hapless wench and disappears back into darkness. What sickness sparks his bestial lust, and who then is to blame? It matters not, the deed is done, a debt that must be paid. his is a soul that never will be saved.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 1/12/2016 10:31:00 PM
So much conjecture over who this creature was, I think it matters not, best he remain anonymous. Great write Keith
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Keith Bickerstaffe
Date: 1/13/2016 12:03:00 AM
I'm inclined to agree... thanks Craig.

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