The room, silent. I heard a noise, a demented evil chuckle. The sound electrified me. I moved suddenly, but then, I was still, gingerly listening for another sound. And then, in the midst of silence, arose one of a metallic clink. I sprung up in my bead in a cursory manner.
“Who’s there?” I cried out. I could not see this person, for the room was black as coal. But I knew he was there. I surmised he was there.
Now, I sat there for an hour, maybe more. If there was someone in the room, he would be one that could simulate that of a statue. But I knew he was there.
Out of fear, I said to myself, “It is nothing but the wind in the chimney.” Or “It is only a mouse crossing across the floor.” Or even, “It is merely a cricket which has made a single chirp.”
More time passed, and I was still up. And then, a ray of light fell upon my eye. My heart started pounding, and I became for frightened yet. I wanted to run, but the gruesome thought of what would happen to me, paralyzed my very muscles. My heart, as loud as a drum, started to beat faster, and faster, every moment.
Until finally he came out of the darkness, and grasped my neck, the rubbing caused abrasions on my skin. He pulled the bed over me, so I would not move. I cried out, but then, the brief sound, was stifled by the man, pushing his thumbs, deeply into my throat.
And then, that loud drum, stopped beating…Forever
Poem is based on Tell Tale Heart by Edgar Allan Poe
it seems a little bumpy and not flowing
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