Something happened and I've changed. (Flash Fiction) |
Written for the Daily Flash Fiction Challenge with a word limit of 300. The prompts: This story must contain the words: Torn, Blister and Answer Blobbish It started as a rash that turned into a blister; but that was long, long ago. I can still remember those days but only with an effort. Hunger drives most of my thoughts anymore. Hunger – it drives all of us. A small furry morsel scampers by and I flick out a tendril, almost without thinking. It’s not much and before I finish swallowing, I’m hungry again. There is only one call stronger than food, but only just so. She’s been calling to me for days but I have yet to answer. With every seductive wail, I find myself more and more torn between staying put and making the long trek to destiny. She can’t be over a mile away; I could be there in a week if I start crawling now. But the food here has been reliable, if not overly abundant. “ooooooooooowaaaaaaaooooooooo…” I can’t resist any longer. I flick out and catch a small bird who’s underestimated my targeting ability and speed. An hour later, I’ve covered a good fifty yards; not bad. I look back and see my progress measured by a slime-trail leading out of the park. I’ll miss that place. Lot’s to eat there if you weren’t too particular. There won’t be any more food for me; not for a while – or forever more as far as that goes. She’s caught me in her wailing-web and I no longer have the ability to resist. She owns me now. I know it and I really don’t care. I’ve always been owned by something. First it was hunger and now it's lust. About a week to go, best guess. Then it will be time for the feast - First the mating, then the feast. All she can eat. As for me, I will finally be free at last. Word count 300 |