It Started In The Ocean
The seas were different now, more treacherous, the stench of death heavy in the air. The waters turned black, fish floated to the surface, and bodies washed up on the beach.
Our fear was a tangible force.
We watched the greyed human-like faces among the waves. Heard the raspy cackling, saw the flash of razor teeth, taunting us – no longer alive, but definitely not dead either.
In movies it begins on land, a science experiment gone wrong, turning us into mindless beasts.
It didn’t quite turn out that way.
It started in the ocean… and it comes for us.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThis story is amazing! There is so much imagery.
Thank you Daisy!
I’m glad I read this in the morning and not before going to bed Emily.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleI do enjoy painting a nightmare in my writing 😛
Brilliant story Emily, it’s one that begs to be extended. I’d love to know what caused it and how it all pans out. Very will written.
It needs extending – it was so hard to write what I wanted into just 100 words haha. To think it came about with Jacob telling me he was a zombie mermaid ?
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleIt draws different images in my mind that make me scared. This is a great entry for a contest “different”, Emily.
Thank you Lotchie!
My 4 year old decided the other day he was a “zombie mermaid” and really it was just the perfect idea for something “different”. I had a lot I would like to add at some point!
You’re welcome, Emily. I am always excited to read more stories. Keep on writing, Emily.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleWow Emily, your story sent shivers through me! But I so wanted to read more! A brilliant read, really well written. You have a gift.
Ahh thank you very much Linda! I rehashed it so many times to try and squeeze it into the 100 words! So hopefully one day I will have an extended piece to put somewhere 😛
Emily, you said so much in a 100 words. What a scary picture you have created in my mind! I agree that this sounds like the start of a longer story. I’m left with so many questions. Brilliant story.
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To Leave Comments - Please SignIn with GoogleThank you very much Marianna! I do enjoy writing the horror aspect every now and then 😛
Just when you think horror stories have reached into every nook and cranny, this story projects an ocean of omitted terror. Well done.
Thank you Jason! In my minds eye (because I just couldn’t fit it in haha) this was based on a small Island (Isle of Wight, perhaps, which I believe only has a small private airport) which would make it more terrifying to be so cut off from crossing the sea I would think!
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