Childhood came upon her Like a vicious, winged thing – It stalked her by day, And by night, it’s shadow Draped her in dread. It seemed like it would be her death, But in a flurry of wings and teeth, Her and the monster breathing harsh In the agonizing dance of predator and prey, It…
The girl’s parents had always argued, but this time was different. Their words clashed like swords, shrill and bitter, cutting deep into the air. Then, together, they shrieked a single word— HATE. Their bodies twisted. Their fingers curled into claws. Their faces stretched into cruel, black beaks. With a furious beating of wings, they flung…