Dead of Night
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  • Reads 8
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  • Parts 1
  • Time <5 mins
Ongoing, First published Aug 31, 2020
Mature
It's sitting in the middle of a circle of candles, the only source of light in the room. With strange markings on the floor and walls, it gives an eerie feeling to you. Something doesn't seem right about the whole situation. 
 
"Get away from her!" You shout. The shadow seems to freeze, thinking over its next action. It slowly turns its head to you, its features are clearly human but the eyes lacked any soul. It stands up and the eyes in the wall follow suit.

All eyes are on you now.
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