What Nightmares May Come (cont.)

by Mistress Elsha Hawk

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In my slumber my heart began to race. He was grotesquely withered and sinewy in the face, but his bones under the water had been picked clean long ago. I leaned closer as a sparkle caught my eye. That’s when I heard him.

I have killed many, and here I lie. They went after me treasure! You want me treasure! I’ll kill you!

Even though being alive, I had the clear advantage, in my dream I believed him. After all, he was speaking without moving, and I was hearing his message without sound. I felt his threat could only be as real.

Then he showed me a vision. Firstly of a drowned female body in all its gory, graphic detail. Secondly a spot on the floor of this very cavern.

When I came out of my entranced state of vision reception, it was like a fog lifted and my senses became aware one by one. I heard the trickling water, smelled the moldy dampness, felt the boat’s rough edge in my ribs, and shook my head to clear it. Lastly, I opened my eyes and he was sitting up!

I screamed and woke, just like last night.

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. What Nightmares May Come (cont.)

    someday_93's Buddy Icon someday_93

    Posted 2 months ago

    [[hides from the more nightmares]]

  2. What Nightmares May Come (cont.)

    Misheru O'ku's Buddy Icon Misheru O'ku

    Posted 2 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    this reminds me a bit of “The Alchemist” with a twist of horror. Hope she finds the treasure.

  3. What Nightmares May Come (cont.)

    Subject 117's Buddy Icon Subject 117

    Posted 2 months ago

    Reminds me a bit of “My Bones And My Flute” by Edgar Mittelholzer – http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Edgar_Mittelholzer
    Keep it coming!

  4. What Nightmares May Come (cont.)

    Mistress Elsha Hawk's Buddy Icon Mistress Elsha Hawk

    Posted 2 months ago

    Never read it! But thanks for the link!

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