A Fate Worse Than Death

A Fate Worse Than Death 7

The Grand Revelation
(BY now Rachel and Mark are finally able to explain what they believe has happened to Thomas to Ms. Delaney the Aunt of Thomas . ).. Ms.Delaney we are telling you that we don't know where Thomas went all we know is the killer took him as well !.. But what happened to the officers? They were supposed to protect you and my boy ! (Ms.Delaney began to cry.Rachel then begins to speak.) The killer moved so fast . We believe he had help from one of the officers she had the same markings on her wrists. ... We're all hurt by this . Only question now is did he kill Thomas or where did he bring him? (Thomas comes to in an abandoned house several miles from the precinct. ).. Where am I?.. (He rubs his eyes and head as he begins to walk towards the bathroom and looks into the mirror only to see the reflection of Slender man ...) . (Thomas gasps).. Oh shit ... (Slender man begins to mock him imitating him as if he was the boys reflection... Thomas then proceeds to back away against the wall curling up in a ball weeping bitterly. ) You..You killed them... Why are you ruining my life ?! LEAVE ME ALONE !!!..(As Thomas shout echoes  through the house ,a voice exclaims ... "Thomas"?..Thomas then proceeds to look around petrified and as he looks back at the reflection the Slender Man steps out of it and stands in front of him.)  What do you want ? You boy . Have you not pieced it together by now ? Your my new anchor to this world a physical tether I can use as I see fit. . Why me?... Never out of many of these pathetic meat sacks have I ever been so drawn to a mind. Your trauma I find delicious . The parents the troubled upbringing and the struggle to fit in ... If you cooperate  this will go smoother for you....(Thomas flees out of the bathroom and down the stairs towards the exit but right as he does so he stops abruptly only able to move his eyes as a voice in his head says ... "Your mine boy.. Every thought , every action every breath will be controlled by me now. Your not going to do anything I don't want you to. (As Thomas stands there listening he begrudgingly tries to regain some control and says in his mind ).. Why won't you just leave me be ? .. Enough or our next stop will be at that precious little Aunt of yours.(Thomas hesitates ) Capitulate and you and your friends may just survive ... What the hell are you?.. Wrong question Thomas its what are we ? ...(Slender man takes back control over Thomas struggling body let's out another piercing shriek . Then, without any further resistance Thomas says "Where to "?)...
Dead Tidings
(The story continues the remainder of the night as Rachel and Mark are both dropped off to their respective houses and the Aunt goes back to the precinct now swarmed with Officers and Deputies ... However we go off to Surge's Station where Edwin and Mr.Jackson are watching the news broadcasting the grizzly scene that took place at the precinct involving Thomas , his friends and the missing officers ... )
My God .. (Exclaims Jackson.. ) Sir I need to make a call! (Edwin reaches for his phone to call his cousin Mark to see if he is ok and perhaps could provide more info. Mark picks up with .. "Hello"? Mark ? .. Edwin I know what your calling about it's a long story man . Just if you see Thomas don't let him in the store just call the police !.. Are you ok though Mark ?.. I'm fine which is more than I can say for the officers . .. What did you see ? .. I don't want to say man now I gotta go my ma says some detectives are here just remember what I said about Thomas. (With that Mark ends the call with Edwin as Jackson looks on in bewilderment .Jackson then goes on to say ..) I don't believe him he knows more than he is letting on I know it. .. Besides I doubt Thomas would show up here anyway ... (Just then Edwin notices a man outside standing under the light pole near the dumpster... With fear in his voice he exclaims to his boss ... ) Um, sir ???.. (Edwin points to the man.) Ah calm down Edwin don't let that lil story by your cousin work you up he's just another customer . (By then the customer comes into the store and is revealed to be an ordinary paying customer coming in from the now rainy night . As Edwin sighs in relief he notices the TV say Thomas is still out and at large and may be dangerous as the public are urged to proceed with caution and if they see this man contact the police. Then so suddenly as lightning crackles and thunder booms out the lights in the shop flicker and go out... ) Ah man not again.  Edwin I'm going out to make sure that damn transformer isn't blown out . .. (As the manager heads out Edwin nervously watches him go out as he hands the customer his change ... Outside Jackson uses a flashlight to look at the transformer on the opposite end of the building.  He notices it's not damaged and believes it should be coming on again . However out of his peripherals he notices something dart past him as he gasps and looks he notices a squirrel run into the tree line. Annoyed he continues to try and regain power to the shop... Meanwhile back inside Edwin is sitting in the dark on his phone . ) I swear I hate this job so much sometimes . All this money and can't even afford good lighting ... pshh... (As Edwin types away he notices something drip on his phone.) The fu?..(Edwin looks up to see blood dripping from the ceiling . Terrified he begins to walk towards the exit but notices the blood run quickly into forming the phrase ."Too Late". On the ceiling and as he begins to look around he sees "Help Me !" And "CAN'T RUN" , "HE SEES YOU " on the walls and windows. Edwin runs to the exit and tries pushing on it but the door is locked and won't budge and so he begins banging on it to get his manager's attention . However Jackson is still crouched down and facing away from the store window and soon Edwin turns around after hearing a whooshing sound behind him. Upon first glance he sees nothing and so he looks around and notices a shadowy figure running in between the aisles managing to stay ahead and away from him ever so slightly . So Edwin runs into the bathroom locking it . He looks at the mirror and notices a phrase in blood say "YOUR NEXT".. Then he sees Thomas in the reflection standing behind him . He gasps and turns around to see nothing . He frantically heads back to the door and is unable to open it . ) Nooo! What the hell is happening ?! .. No this.. This isn't happening this isn't real Edwin that wasn't Thomas it was just your mind playing tricks on yo... (Just then as he looks back he notices Thomas standing in front of him furthest to the wall . ) Oh Shit! .. (Edwin tries to run and bang on the door or knock it down but as he looks behind him Thomas is there and grabs him and hoists him up. ) Thomas man please don't do this! Oh poor dear Edwin don't you see ? I read your mind you believe I killed all those officers and guess what ? Your absolutely right ! There never was a homeless man it was always me ! Now here's another shocker for you . I know you always hated me and how you only gave me this job out of pity but look whose in need of pity now?... (Edwin begins to cry.) Please . Please don't kill me! .. Kill you? Oh no not yet Edwin I want you to take this with you before you go. I know. I know about that little secret you've been hiding from everyone . Seems you want to be more than friends with old Jackson aye ? But don't you worry he'll join you soon.. Ta ! Ta ! (Thomas transforms and impales Edwin and his scream is heard by Jackson outside . Jackson rushes back inside but is puzzled as to the locked door but as soon as he tries to ram it , it just opens ... Once inside he says )" EDWIN?! EDWIN?! (He too then notices  the bloody messages and then a drop of blood lands on his nose . He looks up to see Edwin's head partially sticking out of the ceiling vent. Panicked he runs back outside and trips . As he falls he looks around where he sees a faint image of a car's headlights he heads for them to wave them down and as he in the street waving he looks over to see the Slender Man walking towards him . He yells and desperately runs towards the light but is snatched away back towards the store by a tendril and as he screams in agony as he's dragged on the asphalt at a high speed he gets a look in to see Thomas .)  Hi there Jackson. Oh don't act surprise you knew. When you were at the hospital you barely believed your own eyes then . Well guess you've always had a hard time dealing with what's real and what's not . Much like your marriage to that wife of  yours despite you not being attracted to her or any women for that matter. Makes so much sense now why you and Ed boy had  been so close. It's why you were always so serious wasn't it ? You hated yourself for what you are and what the preacher's little son had become ??! But it's over now allow me to liberate you ! AHHHH OH NOOO !!! (Slender takes Jackson and throws him back towards the road as a truck drives past and hits him . As slender stands there in glee he then says to Thomas )..."I think we're going to have fun "... (Slender then dissipates off into the night off to his next victims...)