The Leaving by barryjeffer
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The basement felt colder than usual, the damp found it's way deep into him, causing him to shiver. The feeling of loss had already gripped him tightly, and she hadn't even left... leaving for the first time. She had depended upon him for nearly everything for decades. And he depended on her for the only companionship he had ever needed or wanted. The truth was he had grown old without her, passed her by in mortal years even though she was tens of decades older than he. He had given his entire life to protecting her, hiding her exsitance from the outside world, kept her clothed, cared for and most of all fed. That was until last night when he had suffered his first failure. The bum he had picked should have been easy, but it seemed the wino wasn't without protection of his own, and proved to be more able than he looked at first glance. The knife had penetrated deep, gashing open something inside. The blood took hours to stop, it spurted, at first, thin streams of crimson, and slowly ebbed into a seeping trickle that soaked the sheets of his bed. The girl, if indeed that was what she was, was left with nothing to stem the thirst that was boiling inside. The hours until dark had dragged by torturously slow, even in his pain he wanted nothing more than to give her what she needed. Even in this fevered state he knew she would never drink from him. She had taken a vow some 50 years ago and would never break it now, even as he lay at deaths door. His thoughts were not on his own death, rather all he could wonder was how she would survive, who would care for her and protect her when he was dead and gone? She stood a long time there in the shadows, never uttering a word. In all the years they had shared, she rarely showed emotion of any sort. He knew she loved him, or was it pity, like that of a human when they find an animal dead on the shoulder of some dirt road? She stood there until she could wait no longer, then silently she pivoted and walked through the door and out into the chilly night...
Comments (57)
ronmolina
Excellent!
munich68
POOOH.....That's pretty steep!
eekdog
mean evil woman, butt necked i would be shivering myself Seth. that is one cool story and zoom is superb. love the way your work is so gripping my friend..
SidheRoseGraphics
Wow. Reminds me of "Let the Right One In". Excellent story and image to go with, Seth! A real stunner!
donnena
WELL done!!!!
Heavenlee
Awesome work hon! xxx
Savage_dragon
I think Steve misunderstood the whole meaning. Fine tale spinning, Seth. ")
MagikUnicorn
Gorgeous
flavia49
fantastic scene and writing
theprojectionist
Great story Seth,fits really well with the Image.
Rock69
Great image and story ... atmosphere to feel!!!
linwhite
Oh, sad story. Where's the loyalty when it's your turn to need....a gripping image.
Tracesl
excellent
Xfitz
Chilling story, and the graphics captures the mood perfectly.
jocko500
wonderful looking
Lenord
Sold....that's how I buy Books, pick one up and read the intro, it either grabs you or it don't, that's a keeper. Awesome work man, Bravo Peace On the turning away From the pale and downtrodden And the words they say Which we won't understand "Don't accept that what's happening Is just a case of others' suffering Or you'll find that you're joining in The turning away" On the Turning Away...Pink Floyd
starfire777
Fantastic image and lighting. This is one chilling story!!!
GrandmaT
Excellent work both on the image and the story.
rbowen
Very good work and story!
bakapo
a chilling tale and sad scene. good poses and strong emotions in this... good job!
ToniDunlap
Profound Image!!! Fits your story well!!
Faemike55
Powerful work indeed Seth Bittersweet tale of love and death and unlife
goldie
love your story! killer image too... oh, i wouldn't worry about her--she looks quite capable of taking care of herself:D vampires do have a way of doing that...though you'd think she'd be a little more caring??
Cimaira
Fantastic scene, wonderful lighting!
byteline
Absolute stunning and impressive story and scene.SUPER!!!!!
Jean_C
Wow Seth! Fantastic story and fantastic image, really awesome work!
Domi48
Nice atmo.
CosmicWorth Online Now!
Excellen scene my friend. Have a nice weekend
jimlad
excellent work :)
Cyve
Amazing and beautiful scene/creation!