Read Short :: Monster in the streets

It was a normal day in the city, people going to and from work, doing what they needed to get by some people enjoyed the things they did while others simply do what they must while occasionally looking at the clock. At night was when the monsters come out, some were obvious others not so much, walking down the streets a young man was humming a soft tune while carrying two small sacks, yet one seemed to be carrying a bottle the other had nothing, he took a turn and began walking down an alley, it was a foolish thing to do almost like he was teasing the monsters to attack him, like he didn't know just how dangerous life could be almost as if he was silently saying 'look at me, I'm right here, what are you waiting for'.

Down the alley there was a man trying to conceal his face, the boy stopped walking for a bit and carefully studied the man, he was bigger than the boy clearly older and the way he carried himself like he was sizing the boy, he wasn't a fool, he knew a monster when they were near, the place only seemed to get more and more dangerous, he could just turn back where he came but it was a long way before he could make it home and he really didn't want to be out longer than he needed to be, it was only a matter of time before the hunters would be lurking and, he didn't want to face them, and so the boy took a deep breath and continued walking, knowing the man had ill intentions towards him.

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"Stomach is turning

And churning with greed

Has someone cursed me

I'm yearning to eat

Need something fresher

Than bread or dead meat

I want it to squirm in my teeth"

The boy continued his song while happily placing the bags on the small table, he happily took out the bottle of wine and began to drink from the bottle, the red liquid staining his lips after taking a sip he took out a picture from his pocket and smiled at his handy work, after placing it to the side he opened to other bag and pulled out a freshly severed arm and placed it on the table, still humming he placed the bag to the side as it made a small wet thud, grinning he began to dig into the flesh of the limb and savored the delicious taste of another delicious meal.