Category : Stories

Sub Category : Horror

As me and my Aunt walked picking up Apple's she talked the whole time about her day. My mind was so far away I barely caught bits and pieces of what she had said. So, how are you liking your stay. I looked at her as if I had been asked a question with no answer. I shook my head to get my thoughts back and replied I love it. I enjoy being with my family so much. We have have really missed you she said as she picked up an apple from the ground putting it in the wooden basket. You will have to come visit us more often. I plan on it I said with a smile. Then out of nowhere there was a rustling of leaves and branches on the ground. I stopped. She said oh just squirrels playing around nothing to worry about. I knew better though there was more to worry about than she knew. I held on to my necklace with o e hand as if it would really protect me from the craith. Then I heard the horrifying cry of the crows. My aunt just shook her head. Birds trying to steal my Apple's I bet. With a shaky laugh I just agreed. He was watching me. He was making sure I knew he was near. The buckets got heavier and the light grew dimmer outside. We better start heading home my aunt said. These will be perfect for some good homemade apple butter. I agreed that was the best idea she had. As we started walking back towards the house I could hear the rustling again. Then out of the corner of my eye O saw a shadow. It was dark against the forest. The shape of a reapers cloak. I did not show fear. I took a death breath held my head high and looked forward as if it didn't bother me at all. The rustling got louder and now was behind us. My aunt did not seem to notice. I still showed no fear. Did not look back. Then we reached the house and went inside I played the basket down and went straight to my room. I lit the candles all around me and breathed the aromas in deeply. It was time. I knew it was time. I stood up and walked back in the living room. My aunt was peeling Apple's the rest of the family watching television. I told them I was going to lay down I was tired from the days activities. They told me they loved me and goodnight. I walked back to my room and cut the light off. The moon shined through the window just like the night before. I just knew it wouldn't be long before I would see his hideous eyes and shadow in the corner. Only this time there would be no fear. I would face him. I have it all planned out. As I lay there my eyes began to slowly shut. My body going numb. I could not stay awake any longer. The next thing I knew I felt my leg moving to the side of the bed. I opened my eyes everything looked red. What was happening? Then my other leg as my body raised up and stood up. I had no control over it. He had possessed me while I was sleeping. I tried to speak. I could hear the words and he could hear the words but no-one else could hear me. Then my shell I was in started to speak. It was my voice but he was doing the speaking. Your necklace and candles did not help protect you did they. He was speaking to me. He could hear me in his head. I went along with what he was saying. I answered him in a pleading voice please let me go. He laughed even with my voice his laugh sounded evil. Let you go so you can destroy me? He walked over to a mirror and looked in it. I like this vessel. I'm sure I could destroy your family a lot faster through you than through the others. Then I will destroy you!