1. In_Darkness_Dwells


    Date: 3/11/2024, Categories: Fiction Horror, Non-Erotic, Author: Sage_of_the_Forlorn_Path

    ... to grab something out of the air. They realized it was shaking what was left of its fist at the sun. It glared straight into the light without eyes and released one final snarl, a beastly curse directed at God. Then, finally, it dropped its arm and fell silent and still. Its body continued to crackle and burn, but there were no more snarls, no growls or roars. Throughout the land, all the demon progeny released their death rattles and dropped to the ground. It was finally and truly dead. The nightmare was over.
    
    Like Sam had done prematurely, Sorine raised her arms and released a shout of triumph, then collapsed. Sam rushed over and lifted her head. Now in the daylight, he could see her wounds' true severity and flowing blood. There was nothing he could do to save her, and she saw it on his face.
    
    “It’s ok, don’t worry,” she murmured.
    
    “No, it’s not. It’s not fair. I should be lying here, not you. I’m the soldier, I’m the one who is supposed to die.”
    
    “You’re wrong, this is how it’s supposed to be. With this, I’ve made up for the sins of my ancestors. I managed to save some people by hiding in the church, but Runa village will die with me, and I’m fine with that. I can leave this world knowing I saved it, knowing that I destroyed my people’s horrific legacy. Whether mankind acknowledges or dismisses what happened here, evil will never again dwell ...
    ... in this valley.”
    
    “I won’t let you be forgotten, even if you want to be.”
    
    “That’s right, you finally have a good story to take home with you.”
    
    “It just doesn’t feel real. So many people died, is this really a victory?”
    
    “It is. Runa may be gone, but the lives you’ve saved are beyond count. You don’t have to fight anymore. Your war is over. You can finally go home.”
    
    “When we were in that trance, Rathodor showed me my family’s graves and destroyed home, but I know deep down that it wasn’t true. I know they’re still waiting for me. When I tell them everyone you, do you mind if I say we made love instead of you just giving me a handjob? It sounds better.”
    
    “After everything you’ve done, tell them I gave you the best sex of your life.”
    
    They shared a heartfelt laugh, and as the sun rose ever higher, the laughing of two became the tears of one. Sam buried Sorine there in the field. It was a beautiful spot, with a nice view of her vanquished rival. As he stood over her grave, he pulled out his pistol and opened it. He was out of bullets. He gave a soft laugh and threw it aside. He had lived around that gun for years, and finally, he felt like he could let it go. After everything he had been through, he was done being afraid and trying to live up to his grandfather’s stories. He had his own story to tell.
    
    Please comment! Tell me your thoughts! 
«12...53545556»