The Monster Within

11. Dangerous Love

The night was falling. Stars illuminated the sky.

I was strolling the streets, smiling evilly at anyone who dared to look upon me.

I had devoured a few more citizens here and there. My hunger only growing stronger.

By this time, blood had stained my clothes. It was painted into my hair and my face was streaked with it.

I felt immeasurable power and strength.

I walked down an alleyway and came upon some teenagers that were playing with some fireworks. I approached them and they all stopped in their tracks.

"What theー"

"Oh my gosh!!"

"What is that thing?!"

"Somebody help!"

I cackled at their responses. I snatched up a girl and bit off her head like it was the head of a gummy bear.

"Ahhhhh!!" The other teenagers screamed. Taking off in different directions.

I finished my meal and picked up the fireworks. I wanted to see this town burn to the ground.

I let them off, one by one at buildings, houses, and trees.

Fire erupted from the explosions. The smell of the ghastly smoke pinched my nose. It just made me all the more filled with excitement.

I exited the alleyway and turned the corner. In front of me were four police officers that were all armed with guns.

I paused and waited for them to act first.

They fired at me.

Bullets hit my skin but just fell off my body, refusing to impale me. Bullet after bullet. Shot after shot.

I was impenetrable.

The officers soon realized this and took off running. I lunged and grabbed one by his neck.

He squirmed in my grasp and choked on his pleas for mercy.

I cackled evilly, letting out a horrific roar and devouring him whole.

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~Ollie's Point Of View~

I awoke with a gasp and a splitting headache. My cheek exploded with pain as blood ran down my face.

My vision was blurry and my ears rung painfully.

I slowly got up off the ground and took in my surroundings.

The meadow that I'd taken Nellie to see.. The flowers had all been trampled to the ground. I looked behind me and saw that my cherry blossom tree had giant scratches on its bark.

My eyes watered with sorrow and anger.

The sky had darkened and nearly all the light of the day had slipped under the horizon.