A Demon's Kiss
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  • Parts 5
  • Time 1h 48m
  • Reads 850
  • Votes 22
  • Parts 5
  • Time 1h 48m
Ongoing, First published Aug 11, 2013
“This isn’t what you think it is.” The voice was cold and menacing, and I recognized it quickly. I gained posture, and even though I was in this situation, I wore my demeanor of confidence. 

     “I know very well what this is.”

     “The Assembly will play tricks on you. This place is dark and demeaning, but I can’t imagine you’d know anything about it. It’s going to chew you up and spit you out without a thought.”

     The pounding in my head needed to cease, and leaving him here was my escape. I stood up and gathered all my strength before casually placing my hand on the polished door and stepping out of his presence.
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