Shadows welcome you into their fold and whisper enticing things into your ear. The sensation of warm breath fanning across your face leaves goosebumps on your skin and a chill snaking down your spine.
They want to share something with you—a book.
"Step forward," the darkness whispers and you do. The shadows part to unveil a thick tome bound in tattered leather and locked.
"Open it." The whispers have grown in number and your blood begins to pound in your ears as you spy a key lying next to the dust-covered tome.
You gingerly grasp the cool, tarnished, metal and slide it into the lock, turning it to hear a sharp click. The latch loosens and your hand trembles as your fingertips brush the edge of the cover. Dust comes away, revealing the red-stained leather.
"Beautiful," the shadows whisper and you jump, thinking the voices in your head had left but no, you are never truly alone.
"Open it..."
"Open it."
"Open it!"
You open the tome and begin to read.
Hello, hello, hello...
YOU ARE READING
Nefarious Book Club
RandomA dark corner where you can read, review, and be read and reviewed! Anyone can join at anytime as long as the rules are followed and you plan on being an active, dedicated member. Book cover design © Zoriey Barrett/@Zoriey
