Another 100 words of creepiness
Here's another short piece of creepiness. This one's called "The Game." Original work, please respect.
My heart pounded with fear. “Speak using only five words?”
It waved a taloned hand. “A game I truly enjoy.”
“With your prey, it seems.”
“You seem adept at it.”
“Until my nerves fail me.”
“We’ll see if they do.” Its smile revealed terrifying teeth.
“Tell me, why the banter?”
“Consider it a sporting chance.”
“To survive a horrible death?”
“Or to prove your worth.”
We watched a woman in the streetlight beyond us, oblivious to all save her phone.
“Our conversation was a pleasure,” it chuckled out before leaving. “Humans have such delicate necks. I’ll put hers at ease.”