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It's In the Eyes

“They’re here,” he whispered, his bloodshot eyes darting around the dingy subway station. “They’re among you, all of you.”

The people walked past him, seemingly oblivious to the muttering man in soiled clothing. A few threw spare change down on the cardboard mat he stood on, but most just averted their eyes, quickening their steps to reach the escalator more quickly.

Every day it was a different message. “Don’t let them inside you. They take you, desecrate you.” I told myself he was crazy, told myself to ignore him like everyone else.

“It’s in the eyes,” he whispered one day as I walked past. “Watch for the eyes. No soul…nothing. Can’t hide the eyes. Empty.” That day I found myself watching the other passengers on the train more closely; a prick of fear when somebody would meet my gaze. I went out and bought a rosary that I could carry in my pocket. Of course it was foolish. Who actually believes in demons?

Then one day the muttering stopped. Glancing over at him, I met his eyes.

They were empty.

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It's In the Eyes
Batak Beatrix
Posted 9 months ago

And for my phobia of choice:
Demonophobia – Fear of Demons
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Alexa ♥
Posted 9 months ago

Creepy. Sounds like maybe this character has a reason to be afraid of demons.
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Stovohobo
Posted 9 months ago

You retain your style and yet still deliver a wonderful story. Great!
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THX 0477
Posted 9 months ago

Hey, who isn’t afraid of demons. I think that sounds pretty reasonable really. Heck, I know I don’t like ‘em. I like the story around the phobia here.
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Laine P. Grey
Posted 9 months ago

Freaky, I loved the rosary piece.
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horrorfan13
Posted 9 months ago

This is absolutely enthralling.
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SKermitgorf
Posted 9 months ago

great story.. i dont believe in demons so i’m not afraid of them.. however the guy in your story was homeless and crazy, no i come in more contact with that (in philly) then i do of demons. whats the fear of crazy people called?
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artistsrunwild
Posted 9 months ago

beatrix i really liked this

i was wondering when someone was going to write about a homeless guy but you managed to do it without it sounding like a clique

snaps to you
and THANKS for making me now afraid of demons…....aaaahahhhhhhh
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Yeah Write!
Posted 9 months ago

i consiered that one but never could’ve written anything like this! these entries make me feel very… unwriterific!
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Posted 9 months ago

AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!HELP ME!nice work