Yeah, I'm Laughing At You

by Amaryllis

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She laughed in his face, then nervously stopped as she realized that maybe, just maybe, it wasn’t a good idea to provoke someone who was clearly unhinged.

But instead of anger, an expression of puzzled surprise flickered across his face.

“What was that…sound you just made?”

She stared blankly. “Sound?”

“Yes, that sound you made. Almost musical, I suppose. You looked…it sounded like you were…” He frowned in frustration as the word evaded him.

“Um…I…..laughed?”

His eyes lit up. “Yes, that’s it. I have to apologize, but Emotions are so outdated that I can barely ever remember what they’re called. The Apathy Council eliminated the silly things years ago.”

Her heart monitor beeped loudly in the silence. The disturbing realness of the people before her was starting to worry her.

“So why am I here? What are you doing to me?”

He smiled, and this time, she noticed that the smile was devoid of real happiness.

“We Harvest your Dreams. It’s what we’ve been doing since the moment you were born.”

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Average Reader Rating: 5.0 stars out of 5

  1. Yeah, I'm Laughing At You

    Alexa ♥'s Buddy Icon Alexa ♥

    Posted about 1 year ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Creepy ending.
    Love the title.
    I like that he likes her laughter, but then he makes fun of it.
    The Apathy Council – I swear, they’re real. They’re out there & they’re infecting everyone.

  2. Yeah, I'm Laughing At You

    Amaryllis' Buddy Icon Amaryllis

    Posted about 1 year ago

    Yep, it’s definitely creepy. This whole sci-fi idea of mine is kind of strange.

    And I agree with you about apathy being everywhere around us now. =(

  3. Yeah, I'm Laughing At You

    blueyedwonder's Buddy Icon blueyedwonder

    Posted about 1 year ago

    ahhh!! very suspenseful…dream harvesters, huh…

  4. Yeah, I'm Laughing At You

    emma jo_234's Buddy Icon emma jo_234

    Posted about 1 year ago

    3.0 out of 5 stars

    whoaa thats really interesting…creepy thought but well written

  5. Yeah, I'm Laughing At You

    Storykeeper of Fae's Buddy Icon Storykeeper of Fae

    Posted 6 months ago

    5.0 out of 5 stars

    Oooh. Chills. I love the way you describe laughter as musical, and how this thing is so intrigued by it.
    LoA

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