Reunion

By Ali Syed

“Please! I’m sorry! STOP! Plea—”

THUD

She crashed onto the cold cellar floor.

CLICK

Lock and key joined in matrimony, sealing her fate.

The only sound that dared disturb was the pitter-patter of soft sobs.

GRRRR

Her eyes trained on the caliginous corner where that deep growl had originated.

The darkness moved.

A shadow arose from the tenebrous curve.

Gruesome fingertips slid closer, etching marks into the floor.

Keen emerald eyes pried on their prize. Jubilant jaws gnashed in delight.

“Please…this isn’t you…” she begged.

Useless.

As it lurched forward, voices chirped outside: “It’s OK, she’s just playing with her brother.”