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The inhuman eyes glow with a malice that freezes the blood in my veins. The sickening yellow dots approach me, and, soon after, a hand shoots from the darkness locking itself around my neck.
Its claws dig into my skin, squeezing my throat and blocking my building scream. The shadow, of what used to be a man, steps forward baring sharp dagger teeth that cut into its bottom lip.
It opens its mouth as if to let out a roar, but not a sound comes out. I desperately try to yank myself free as I watch oil black blood drip from the monster's wide open mouth.The creature suddenly leans closer. Its hot rotten breath burns my skin as its mouth makes its way to my ear.
I hear, 'Ah-ah-ah-ah...'I whimper, petrified.
'What do you want?' I whisper.
I can feel its blood running down my neck.
'I want to die...' it breathes.