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Lucy

May 26, 2021 4 Comments

By Robert Lee Hecksher

“Trust me, I’ve got you covered,” Joe said, a smirk and a liar’s glint shimmering across his face.

Two days later, his mouth taped shut to muffle his screams, Joe stands at the ready to receive her gift. I had hoped, but he failed me. Now I leave him to…my Lucy.

Joe’s eyes bulge as Lucy’s eight giant legs clickity-clack against the mauve webbing strewn out on a bed of ivory bones, a tapestry of death.

“Don’t worry, Joe, she’s usually quick. Usually.”

Lucy ambles closer, and Joe rakes against his restraints.

“Trust me, Joe. We’ve got you covered.”

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  1. James B. Revell says

    May 27, 2021 at 5:24 am

    Very creepy……

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  2. James B. Revell says

    May 27, 2021 at 5:25 am

    This is very creepy….

    Reply
    • Robert H says

      May 27, 2021 at 11:56 am

      Thanks, James! I try (insert nefarious laugh)

      Reply
  3. Amanda B. says

    May 30, 2021 at 3:40 pm

    This is so much what I’d like to do to the guy who sold me my health insurance!

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