The Deal

Running in the dark I tripped and fell
Copper in the air, all I could smell
Fear and terror touched my head
Hope I wasn't just left for dead

Up ahead was some kind of light
Saw some movement prepared to fight
Thats when I saw the look in his eye
Had to be strong or I knew I would die

He said follow me I know the way
If you want to live you'll do what I say
That's when I saw the horns and the tail
I knew right then I could be only in hell

I turned and ran as fast as I could
My body felt rigid, almost like wood
I could feel heat on the back of my neck
A blow to my head and I hit the deck

As blackness pulled me down in a hole
I knew that my life wasn't all that he stole
As hideous laughter brought me awake
I knew it was over, my soul he would take

What do you want was all I could say
He said with a smirk," You may want to pray "
My mind snapped and I began to squeal
The last thing I heard was " Let's make a deal "
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Arnone Avatar
October 7, 2016 at 11:29 PM
A classic last line! :-)
Williams Avatar
October 9, 2016 at 10:02 PM
Thanks Tom. I really appreciate your feedback.
A  Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 9:34 PM
Ha, I like the ending twist. Love SKAT
Williams Avatar
October 22, 2015 at 6:16 AM
Thanks so much. Its one of my personal favorites.
A  Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 9:34 PM
Congrats
Lindley Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 7:39 PM
Congrats on your fine win! Devil made you do it and surely guided your pen... A7
Williams Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 11:53 AM
Thank you so much Robert. Really glad you liked it.
Allison Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 5:29 PM
dark and twisted scott love the ending congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx
Williams Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 11:51 AM
Thanks a lot Jan. I'm glad you liked it.
Inman Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 7:42 AM
Very well written, Scott. Great last line.
Williams Avatar
October 15, 2015 at 11:50 AM
Thanks. I'm glad you enjoyed it. It was fun to write.
Rebstock Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 10:42 PM
Congratulations on your win. That doggone devil, always causing problems
Williams Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 3:31 AM
That pesky devil is a menace. Thanks.
A. Sharma Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 10:34 PM
Congrats on ur super awesome top place winning write Scott!
Williams Avatar
October 14, 2015 at 3:29 AM
Thank you Dr. Thats very kind of you.
D. Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 9:46 PM
LOL, love the dark & twisted scenario' thank you. Nate
Williams Avatar
October 13, 2015 at 11:19 PM
Thanks for giving me an opportunity to showcase my dark and twisted side. It seems to be what I do best. This was a lot of fun.
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