Crept
More than one pair of eyes
I sat bolt upright, as the thing floated there before my eyes.
“What is it?”
“Ah… ah…” I could not form the words. I could feel my blood run cold, hairs erect, breath taking rapid short gasps. The question was repeated. “It’s a spider!” I eventually blurted out, as I tried to push myself back against the pillow behind me. The spider, unconcerned, began to tiptoe up the bedspread.
“Phooeee! it’s not that scary.”
“No,” I agreed, though I trembled uncontrollably.
With that, the bony jaw stilled, as the skull drifted back behind the curtain.
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Raymond G. Taylor
Author living in Kent, England. Writer of short stories and poems in a wide range of genres, forms and styles. A non-fiction writer for 40+ years. Subjects include art, history, science, business, law, and the human condition.
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Comments (4)
Just another invitation to the Skull & Bones Society, this one received by George W. Bush.
Twisty. I like it.
Just plain creepy, and the skull must not have been ready his attack, I suppose.
I understand but don't understand at the same time. Like I know what's going on but I don't understand the situation. I hope that makes sense 😅😅