Fatal Attraction
DISTRACTION
Drowning in the intensity of your stare, I almost forget to breathe. Like an
Insect being studied underneath a microscope , your laser focus is on me.
Squeamish because it's clear that you are predator and I am prey, I
Try to run but it's as if my feet have somehow been muddled . Heart
Racing damn near beating out of my chest, all I can think of is escaping.
Animosity seeps from your pores and I swear I can smell the stench of
Corpse on you. She got away though, or at least that's the story I've
Told myself. This was supposed to have been the highlight of our little
Island getaway. How were we to know that our tour guide led us astray?
One drink too many, roofied by the handsome stranger in the black suit,
Naivety got me here. My world fades to black , as you ensure I never leave.
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Comments (15)
Whoaaa, this was so scary! The beginning did seem stalkerish but I certainly wasn't expecting that twist! It was fantastic! I've subscribed to you!
wow ! nice... Thanks for share !!!
Obsessed! This is so visceral. Great job!
Good one
I found this to be deeply emotional, Tee. I love the rhythm of it too, the beat that seems to thrum through the piece, building with each line. Have you considered setting it to music at all?
WOW!
OUTSTANDING WORK. CONGRATULATIONS ON THE WIN!!!💜💜💜💜
Great read. I was hooked from beginning to end. Well done and congrats on Top Story.
This was a scary read. It almost felt like I was being eaten alive under water. It's very descriptive, and your choice of words brought chills down my spine.
Congrats 🎉
Oh, that was powerful. Congrats on the TS.
Great work!
Profound and Poetic ❤️📝💯Great piece❤️🔥✨ Thanks for sharing this piece❗
Damn, this is so great. So sad and dark, but so wonderfully penned. Well done on Top Story. I've just subscribed!
Wow! Fantastic. So dark and descriptive. It pulled me right in. Love it, ImperfectlyTee 💕😊