Deal Pt2

I was down on my luck. I'd lost everything in a fire and saw no hope for myself. I started drinking and lost what little I had left. Then I overheard somebody talking about a get rich quick scheme. Just grab a few ingredients, a photo of myself, and bury it in a four way intersection. I could do that. I went around parks and herb shops and pocketed small pieces of what I needed. Found a good spot outside of town and waited for nightfall so I could see cars coming. Once everything was in place, a woman appeared and asked me what I desired. When I said money, she laughed. Then I changed my answer. Drive. I needed my drive back ten fold. She kissed me and was gone before I opened my eyes. I got my crap together and everything fell into place. Ten years later, I'm in the mountains eating my last ration. My eyes keep seeing demons in every shadow. Fire etches at my peripheral. I had a spear sharpened and a fire lighting the night. Growls surrounded me and shadows stepped toward me. I went for the kill at the same time as three large dogs. I smiled to myself as the one I stabbed yelped, until I saw flames heal its wound and eat my spear. My eyes shut as I felt fangs and claws drag me to Hell in pieces.

Posted Aug 31, 2025, 12:21 AM UTC

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