Blink it Away

This is based off a nightmare I had.

Blink

I find myself running

Trying to escape

Trying to yell out and beg

Plead for someone to help me

But no one will 

Dark masks cover their faces

They laugh at me

Knowing I can't get away

I can't out-run them 

I can't blink

There are four of them

Tall men, chasing me

Trying to capture me

Trying to steal me

Where is my prince?

When will he rescue me?

I fall into a Fun House 

With blinding colors

Confusing my sense of direction

I catch their stares

In the reflection of the distorted mirrors

I run into a trap 

The Fun House has turned into a terror trap 

I try to blink

I try to scream

But I can't

They creep up

Laughing as hyena's would

At their prey

They snatch me up

One for each arm

And one for each leg

Carrying me shoulder height

As I try to kick

Maybe wiggle myself free

I think your name

Over and over again

Trying to say it aloud 

But I can't

They tie me to a table

In a dim, cold room

They look down at me

Their glares menacing 

They say things to me

as I lay in my helpless state 

"Where's your prince now darling?"

"Why'd you run-away baby-doll?"

The pack leader

Runs his finger down my inner thigh 

I squirm, gagged now

As a tear falls down my face

"Guess he didn't really love you."

"I'll show you what, true love really feels like."

Horrified I scream your name

In my mind it echoes 

He's on the table now

Looking down at me

I hear them snicker

All clothes are still on

But I feel his hand pulling up

On the rim of my shirt 

I look around

And realize these monsters plan to share

I pull on the ropes

With all my might

But I'm trapped in this image

"What was your sweetheart's name anyway?"

I feel myself forming your name

I feel it locked inside

I feel it on the tip of my tongue

When it explodes from my mouth

And I jolt awake

Blinking the nightmare away

I catch my breath 

And look around

Making sure it was just a dream 

When beside me I hear 

The softest snore

And I go back to sleep

Knowing I am in your safety once more 

~Zzz~

Reviews

[Sheila Kline]

Excellent story that held my interest from beginning to end! You have created excellent images of terror!

[Olivia Marie]

thank you :)

[jdr / Jennifer]

Wow- incredible peice! You are a talented writer. I was on the edge of my seat with tears in my eyes- very well written, horrifyingly detailed, excellent piece of work.

"I think your name
Over and over again
Trying to say it aloud
But I can't"

Reminded me of when I try to scream or run in my dreams & I just can't. The words or sounds will not come out & when I try to get away, my feet seem to be running through quicksand... Again, great write!

[Olivia Marie]

thank you :D

[Cole Hayley]

Awhh a great piece. I espically love the zzz at the end. Its like the perfect ending.

[Olivia Marie]

Thank you :)

[Serenity Faith]

Oh wow! This had me on the edge of my seat! And I must say I'm quite glad this story had a happy ending ^_^ A terribly wonderful write indeed.

[Olivia Marie]

Thank you :D

[Celestial Witch Child]

That was amazing. Have you ever seen the video for No Light No Light, by Florence + The Machine? That's what this reminds me of. Very artistic. Wonderful wonderful piece. (:

[Olivia Marie]

Thank you so much :) I'll go look the video up :)

[Androglossia]

This is tricky. I didn't expect the twist at the end. While it is a distress to sleep and feel the imprisoning terror, it is a salvation to wake up and escape to reality. It is only at this instance that people appreciates reality. As we seldom say that it's better to sleep and dream than to wake up to reality.

You have a good literary technique that goes beyond the simple and evident intention of words or actions.

Good job:)

[Olivia Marie]

Thank you so much :D