Dolly
Vocal Community Microfiction Series - Horror
I met Sybille one day in her Grandmother's house.
"What a pretty doll," she said, peering inside the glass cabinet, "to be locked away in here."
I shrugged. "It's okay. But it would be nice to see the sun once in a while."
The next day little Sybille brought a key. "It's sunny today," she said. "Let's play outside together."
"Oh!" I cried. "You're such a doll!"
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I don't talk to Sybille anymore, but I keep her around.
Locked away in a glass cabinet.
And I'm afraid I misplaced the key.
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That was good. Real good.
Ugh dolls have always given me the creeps for this very reason. You killed it! Great job.
ooo I love this
Oooo, I love that twist! I did not see thay coming. I just thought the doll was gonna wreak some creepy havoc. But oh, this was wayyyyyy better!
whew, what a great story!
You are a great story teller 🙂
So she switched places with the girl? Nice. I like it!
I am starting to worry for you....such a twisted mind. LOL
Eurghhh, this reinforces my dislike of dolls 😁