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The Dark Room [500 ficklet challenge]

Ellie tried to break free from the straps that held her petite body. There were only two lights in the room. She couldn’t tell how big or small it was. She tried even harder to get out when she spotted the 6 foot figure that approached her. She could only see the black robe he was wearing.

“I hope you know, the harder you try, the tougher it will be to get out.”

The eeriness of his deep voice washed over her and she immeadetly stopped struggling. “How did I get here and why do you want me?” She said, trying to muster up as much courage as she could. The man could sense how frightened she was.

“Oh, that shouldn’t bother you,” he said with a chuckle. “You need to know…nothing. Just sit still, and this won’t hurt one bit…”

Ellie couldn’t breathe. She tried and tried but couldn’t succeed. She looked to her side and saw the man fly toward her, his mouth open about to clench down on her throat-

She sat up in a cold sweat. She looked at the clock. 12 am. Happy Halloween she thought to herself.

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