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I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
It looked like a ram.
I was not worried, I’m a hyena after all.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
They didn’t have skin or flesh.
I thought you needed that to live.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
They made dreadful noises.
Clack clack clack
Clack clack clack
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
Their eyes were black.
Their bones were red.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
I am very lonely.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
I opened my window for them.
I was wrong, they do have flesh.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
The figure talked to me.
Despite the noises, their voice was soothing, like a siren.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
They asked me what my favorite animal was.
A silly question.
I had a snake for a friend, that is my answer.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
I asked why they were falling apart.
They did not answer.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
They said I reminded them of themself when they were young.
It sounded fond.
I did not feel safe..
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
My parents never taught me to be scared of strangers.
I should have been more scared than I was.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
Their clothes are torn.
I feel fabric irritating my skin.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
The figure asks why my bed is worn.
I did not understand the question.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
They asked me to follow them into the forest.
I did not want to.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
They said they only wish for company.
I’m similar.
I refused.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
The figure seemed sad.
I don’t like it when people are upset.
It reminds me of mom.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
If I do not follow them, they will leave me.
I am lonely.
I wanted them to stay.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
This house is empty.
I miss my parents.
There were red puddles in the bathroom.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
They said I would get food if I followed them.
I could see how the figure saw themself in me.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
I stopped talking to them.
They began to leave.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
I told them to wait.
I would come with them.
I don’t want to be alone anymore.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
They smiled with a gory grin.
The figure is scary, but I was so lonely.
I saw a figure in the windowsill last night.
I followed them into the forest.
I wish I hadn’t.
A snake sees a figure in their windowsill tonight.