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“THERE IS A DARKNESS Peer through the rippling, thinning veil into that darkness" By Sponsor John Lawless Confessing she was a witch my very best friend, whom I hadn’t seen for many years, Contacted me again after nearly four years begging me to meet her. She was in tears. She insisted our meeting place be by the black rock on the other side of the lagoon. Its only accessible by foot. It was dark when I arrived, she messaged “be there soon.” Ebony shadows fall across the ground and I experience a chill as I hear vile screaming. Fear fills my form as I begin to tremble, taking wider strides, wishing I was dreaming. Billowing black clouds hover overhead, block the moonlight and swallow the shadows. I’m now rendered sightless as complete darkness hides foliage ahead all trees and aloes. Screams are replaced by a cackle that draws ever nearer, my fear turns to dread. Stumbling though the dark abys blind to see anything that may lay in wait ahead. Two bright red lights appear to me, and as I approach I see they are bloodshot eyes. Trying to stay calm, its impossible as I shake and quiver the danger I realize. I know right now I have to escape, get out of this place. Staring at me, I try to flee. I feel a cold hand clutch my shoulder, I see its face. Its satanic features make me quiver in fear. What have we here? A mortal I see ! The creature isn't human it has a foreboding sinister look , the devil it must be. A soft light shines to where a woman stands clad only in a gossamer sheer gown. She is shackled and held by two grotesque creatures. They now push her down. The grip of the cold hand grows stronger and it places a hand around my neck. I fumble for my phone but its out of charge. No charge left not even a speck. My eyes grow more used to the dark I see dozens of zombie like figures appearing. The woman is my friend, she calls for my help, but I am frozen and totally fearing. They have chosen you for a sacrifice she calls to me in a terrified tone. They will drink your blood because Satan has just now chosen you for his own. My body is weak I cannot speak never have I felt such fear, in this pit of decay. Suddenly they all pull off their masks, with great gusto call to me Happy Birthday.!!

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Date: 2/14/2024 3:05:00 AM
Such a gripping tale of fear, Wen It is a relief to find it was all a prank. Glad you made the deadline. Forgive the pun lol SuZ
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Date: 2/14/2024 8:47:00 PM
Hi Suz, so glad you enjoyed it.. it kinda came to a dead end . Have a great Valentines Day.
Date: 2/13/2024 1:21:00 AM
This is a marvellous write I love poems with a twist hugs Shadow
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Date: 2/14/2024 8:45:00 PM
Thanks so much Shadow, I really appreciate your kind words. Best wishes .. Wen
Date: 2/12/2024 11:19:00 AM
I was expecting a bizarre horror story poem, instead it turned out a birthday prank. Nice to keep me captivated.
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Date: 2/12/2024 4:20:00 PM
Thanks my friend, you know me, have to have a happy ending !! LOL Glad you like it. Best of everything to you Jay.
Date: 2/11/2024 11:46:00 AM
Oh, man. I was not expecting that ending. I was completely caught off guard. lol Excellent poem, Wen. Great story too!
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Date: 2/11/2024 12:05:00 PM
I wrote that in fear, Shane. 34 out of the accepted 35 had already been entered when I woke up this morning. I instructed my muse to get its act together cause we had to hurry. As soon as I entered it the contest closed. Then I went back and spell checked it, so I hope those changes count. Thanks for your terrific comment. Wen
Date: 2/11/2024 11:42:00 AM
- A "terrible" birthday experience, S.V. .... one you will never forget - Scary story ... excitingly written :) - (glad I don't have friends like that :))) - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs
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Date: 2/11/2024 12:09:00 PM
I had all sorts of gory endings for it Anne-Lise, but I was racing against the clock as mine was the 35th entry. I just knew someone would "pip me at the post" if I didn't end it and get it submitted. .lol Thank you for reading and commenting. Best wishes Wen
Date: 2/11/2024 11:34:00 AM
Ah dear sv, what a soul hitting and dark write this is! I love also the storytelling here with rhymes, clever and creative and the way youv delivered this is beyond profound, and captivating, got me reading till the end. I especially loved the lines “ They have chosen you for a sacrifice she calls to me in a terrified tone. They will drink your blood because Satan has just now chosen you for his own.” whoa! Thats intense and brilliant! Your wordplay is excellent too! BOL for the contest
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Date: 2/11/2024 12:11:00 PM
Thanks so much sweet Empress, as always your comment is better than my poem. I really do appreciate you taking the time to write such a lovely comment.

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