“Rib Creature”
(a short story by Julio Czar Monteron)
I could feel the air slowly running against my body, blowing my hair with its gentle hands, and blinding my eyes with its silent whispers. The moon is at its pedestal peeping behind the unpredictable clouds as if mocking me for my stupid bravery while watching and enjoying my impending doom. Along the way my trusty stallion; “Kawasaki”, a red beauty with blinding speeds gave up on me. The war has not yet begun but my body is bruised with my battle with the elements. The warrior’s tunic I borrowed made of cotton and silk said to protect me from harm and save me from my enemy was worned out before I could take the first hit. My perfectly tied and newly polished leather shoes are soaked. I couldn’t avoid the puddles of mud along the way. My weapon, a sword made of roses, is hidden away from the elements under my armor. The preparations I have made for this combat was not enough, this battle was not how I perceived it days ago. I know for certain that this evening is going to be the darkest night of my life.
Do I really know what I’m doing?
Standing in front of its lair, I tremble with fear and cold. I thought I was ready but looking at myself now I can say that my stupidity overshadowed my bravery. I don’t know what lies behind this sturdy walls of cement and tiles, they prevent me from seeing further and leaves me with little choice to none. The monolithic door made of unknown wood was inviting at the same time intimidating. I smelled the scent of cheap varnish in this wood; I was ensnared to the ground by my dread.
I have to do this… I have to conquer this dungeon…
My destiny lies behind these doors. It was written outside my will, since the cursed day that my fate was sealed. I am doomed to enter these doors and slay what lies behind. If I do nothing I would surely die because of this affliction casted upon me, so I might as well take a chance and gamble with destiny. I dare to conquer the beast behind…
I have no choice…
There are creatures that exist and walk amongst us. Creatures so powerful and prevailing they have survived this harsh world. They mark everything with their mere presence, controlled the universe without anyone knowing. Studies already exist regarding these creatures some of them are true but some of them are pure nonsense. But, I believe nothing beats a description based on pure experience.
An experience I wish I never had…
January 07, 2006.
That day completely changed my life. I was just a normal guy living a normal life; hanging with friends, playing video games, and laughing out loud. I was sixteen, young and full of life and vigor. I was enjoying my youth like there exists no tomorrow. It was everything in life I could hope for, until I took a wrong turn at a corridor and came face to face with my greatest nightmare. It was the day that I was cursed by the Rib Creature.
If only I hadn’t taken that wrong turn…
