A hiss in the dark
Between you and the closed door
No other way out
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C. Rommial Butler
C. Rommial Butler is a writer, musician and philosopher from Indianapolis, IN. His works can be found online through multiple streaming services and booksellers.
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Relit
ICE snuffs a candle our grief? blazing inferno wick relit: we burn
By Judey Kalchik about 11 hours ago in Poets
If You Love Me, You'll Do It
I met Jason when I was five years old. I could say that I loved him from the moment I saw him. He was so handsome to me and I felt in awe by his presence. When they introduced him as the new kid in school, I wanted to be his friend right away. I remember it like it was yesterday. I remember his smile and how he didn't seem shy. He appeared confident and ready to learn. I waved at him and said "hello," before anyone else could even say a word. He sat next to me, and I asked him if he wanted to be friends. He looked so happy as he said, "Yes!"
By Sidney Smith (Sid Smith)4 days ago in Fiction
Comments (11)
This creates a frightening picture.
So thoughtful and beautifully phrased, Rommi! Love the way light and shadow within ourselves is explored here ☺️💙
Just a handful of words, but you managed to make feel like I was cornered. Great haiku!
Fabulous job CRB! 🎉🎉🎉 BRAVO!
Nice one, Rommi!!! Great job creating a fearful situation. I would definitely look again for another way out.
That was soooo creeepppyyyy! Loved it!
One word. Frightening. This is one of my nightmares.
Chills!!
Well consider my heebies thoroughly jeebied 🤯
Perfectly and concisely chilling!! Great entry for the challenge, C.!
What a perfectly chilling moment captured!