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Imogene 
by Kathleen McCluskey 

Albert pedaled his bicycle down the cobblestone alley; the morning sun was shining brightly and he was humming a happy tune as he traveled. His thoughts drifted to the beautiful Imogene. In his eyes she was a goddess, a pure being, a creature so gorgeous that it made his heart flutter. He knew that he had a parcel in his yellow saddle bag for her. Determined to save her home for the last stop, Albert would have to rush his other deliveries. He hoped that Imogene would join him in an early dinner; today he would ask her out on a date. He knew that he could be persuasive and have her accept his proposition. As he pedaled his thoughts drifted to the perfect night with her.

The sun was beginning to set as Albert parked his bicycle in front of Imogene’s flat and knocked on her door. She answered and looked beautiful, Albert began to swoon. Imogene held out her hands to catch him if he tumbled. He grabbed her hands and she led him to her couch to sit and regain his composure. Imogene had a look of utter concern on her face and Albert took that as an invitation to strike.

Albert sprang from the couch, he grabbed Imogene by the throat and tossed her against the wall. She struggled against his grip; he smiled. “I like when they try to battle me.” He hissed through his barely parted teeth spraying spittle onto Imogene’s face. She turned her face and grimaced. This made him tighten his grasp around her neck. Imogene’s eyes began to roll in the back of her head as unconsciousness wasn’t far behind. Albert tilted his head to one side as he watched her eyes close. When her body was limp he carried her to the bedroom. He was already anticipating the rape and murder of this woman as he could feel the warmth of his erection in is pants.

He kicked open the door to the bedroom and gently placed Imogene onto the bed. Albert began to look around the room as he was taking off his clothing. He noticed that there was a different smell in this room than the rest of the house. He closed his eyes and inhaled deeply through his nose. When he reopened his eyes, he was met with Imogene standing in front of him. Surprised, he stumbled backward and yet Imogene was behind him. He spun around and let out a sharp, “yip” as Imogene shoved him onto the bed.

“You think you will come into my domain and assault me? You think I am a weak woman that would allow this to happen?” She began to convulse and change. Albert tried to flee but was pinned to the mattress by unseen hands. “You fucking men think you’re all so smart. I beckoned you. I made you come here. I knew what you were going to do even before you knew. I needed you alone.” Imogene’s beautiful porcelain skin began to molt and turn black. She tossed her head back laughing as the real Imogene burst forth from her human costume. Albert was terrified as the demon that was once gorgeous Imogene consumed his soul for her dark lord and master.

Fiction © Copyright Kathleen McCluskey
Image courtesy of Pixabay.com 

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