Another summer storm is raging outside. The thunder sounds like the sky is being ripped apart so that monsters from another dimension can tumble out and wreak havoc upon the earth. Things with razor-sharp claws and teeth that will quickly wreck you. Things only seen before in video games. The sky is so charcoal dark that you won’t see them except for the occasional lightning flash - you won’t know they’re coming unless you hear them lumbering and squishing down the street towards you. You’ll only know they’re beside you once they sink sharp things into your flesh like needles so they can feed. Part of their enjoyment is watching the terror in your eyes and hearing your screams grow louder then turn to a whimper, then silence as you either give in or simply die. But that would be silly, wouldn’t it? Monsters falling from the sky. I mean, it’s just thunder, after all. It’s just noise and tall tales.
be honest, wide eyes
what really scratched you
out in the storm?
(c) 2026 Beth Ember