The Creep Will Get You
Horrorish Microfiction Magic Challenge Entry
The Creep Will Get You
Those words in vibrant green on the side of the jazz club, the cathedral, the mall and his own house, haunted Detective Inspector Mike Shipley.
He had been chasing The Creep, who had a penchant for decapitations and spleen removals, for 2 years. All to no avail. Every lead seemed to draw him further away from the killer. Not now, though.
Mike was sure the arrogant psycho had messed up this time.
As he walked into an abandoned warehouse, he didn't see the green paint on his back or the axe take his head off.
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Paul Stewart
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The vandal didn’t lie then… The Creep did get him! Loving these horror micros, Paul. I particularly love the tone and voice in this one.
Oh damn!! I was hoping he was going to make the catch! Great twist :)
Great twist Paul, the intro really drew me in and you did such a great job building intensity right until the surprise end!
Oof, what a mistake that guy made! 😅 I really enjoyed the build-up of creep in this, and that ending was great! Awesome job; this was creepily amazing! 😊
Heading him off at the pass!
Heheheheh this was awesomeeee!
Geez Mike. How dastardly wonderfully Creepy. Short and sweet.
yikes
That was great, Paul!