DEMONS
DEMONS I could see you across the room. Seeing you happy and smiling, I willed my body to relax. I took deep breaths, relaxed my shoulders and finally gained control over my trembling fingers. It’s surprising how seeing someone you love be so happy can calm you down so easily. However, these were just minutes of calm before the storm. Before you noticed them, I spotted them, making their way over to you. They were lifeless, empty demons looking for innocent, vulnerable guys to feed upon. The hair on the back of my neck stood up and a shiver passed my body. This was their way to hunt down prey, like how a giant centipede paralyzes its prey and then eats them, they first paralyze their prey with their captivating beauty and attractive ways. Now, only someone who has faced their own demons would realize that such beauty could only be a facade to hide the darkest of souls. But you, being unaware of this, start up a conversation with them. I try shouting out to you, to warn you. But someho...