We come out at night

by TreeBeard

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Leader 44 picked up the chunk of still living flesh, mutilated beyond all recognition, and slowly fed it to the hive queen, who’s beastly presence filled the center of the chamber.The many fleshy appendages that covered her amorphous body had atrophied from disuse.The most movement she could muster was to wiggle them very slightly in enjoyment as she slurped down the bludy mass that was being obediently fed to her.The sea of drones in the hive grunted in satisfaction at how she enjoyed her meal.When the end disappeared inside her large mouth, she continued slurping, so that leader 44’s arm was drawn in as well.His upper body followed, and soon there was nothing left of him.The drones became worried. What has displeased Mother? they thought.

Their minds soon had the answer.We will indeed have the hatchling and all the others.But we will not be going after them during the light as in the past.Then they can see us and we are vulnerable to them.We will find them by smell.From now on we come out at night.

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Average Reader Rating: 4.5 stars out of 5

  1. We come out at night

    THX 0477's Buddy Icon THX 0477

    Posted 11 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Yikes, disturbing and disgusting and wonderful continuation, far beyond any detail I was thinking of when I played along with the storyline. Thanks for joining in the fun!

  2. We come out at night

    TreeBeard's Buddy Icon TreeBeard

    Posted 11 months ago

    Thanks for the compliment. I’m glad to have joined in the fun. Please tell me what you think of my other ficlets.

  3. We come out at night

    m8ryx's Buddy Icon m8ryx

    Posted 11 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    and they mobilize a plan…nice continuation

  4. We come out at night

    cainegreene's Buddy Icon cainegreene

    Posted 11 months ago

    4.0 out of 5 stars

    Eventhough I created Leader 44 I liked the way he went and the new twist of hunting at night. Now we need to sniff out Tabitha…..

  5. We come out at night

    TreeBeard's Buddy Icon TreeBeard

    Posted 11 months ago

    Thanks. My idea was that the queen was angry with him for saying that they would go out in the day. She felt he was incapable of changing strategy, so she replaced him with another leader. That’s why the leaders are numbered.

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