The Man Who Hides From Sound
A maddening sound, a sound so loud.
The sound! The sound! I hear it now!
Ever screaming! Terrible ringing!
The whispers I hear, never ceasing!
In frequency which unnerves!
Ferocious speakers, the hurts I feel!
My ears, the weaker!
The echoes, not real!
Alone I stay! Away! Away!
Bid me farewell! My ears, they quake!
Unshakable sound! Grinding of teeth!
Water fails to drown! I ask for sleep!
Yet death they frown.
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Alexander McLachlan
Alexander McLachlan is a short story writer who specializes in horror and science fiction. He often bridges into subgenres including paranormal, gothic, psychological, and body horror.
https://www.wattpad.com/user/AlexanderMcLachlan
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Comments (1)
Actually, this was fantastic. I like the repetition of (the sound the sound) How it seems like the words were just shooting out. The pace and the rawness of it. I like the looming presence this seems to bring as I read too. Outstanding work, Alexander!