How many hits could he take? Twenty?No, must be thirty by now and increasing every second. The burly, giant-no, monster--mounted me before he could react. Trying to block the desperate claws, there was never going to be a moment when the barrage would pause. The beast screamed a roaring laugh, guttural and gurgling, as each …
Tag: diamond
Diamond Dust
Don't worry. Everything will be fine. It always is, right? Everyone's heard the line from family, friends, maybe a girlfriend or boyfriend, maybe even a teacher. Anyone remotely close. Over fifty times, I think, for me. I lost count some time ago. I was only reminded by the crimson marks deep in the crystal of my …