I stand staring, and the object of my gaze stares back, daring me. Daring me to walk into its mouth and sacrifice myself, for I am staring at the Beast.
And the Beast stares back.
The Beast is not large, but it is still deadly. The Beast has no claws, nor teeth, nor spines. It has no poison or stingers. It has no appendages to wrap you in and steal away your breath with. It makes no difference.
The Beast is still deadly.
After a long time, I take a breath. I take a long, deep breath and prepare myself.
And I walk into the mouth of the Beast.
-Sabrina
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