Knives glint in the
Moonlight,
A man polishes his
Collection to perfection.
Creaking ceased his busy hands,
And a young woman
Enters the room of her own
Volition.
He bows, welcoming her to his
Wondrous abode.
Introductions to his
Three favorite
Friends
Ensue,
Them shimmering in the light.
They cut through the girl’s
Skin
By accident,
And he comforts her
By consuming her
Blood.

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Alexandra Dark is a proud, queer neurodivergent author who has worked on the staff of Blue Mesa Review. Her work was published in Outrageous Fortune, Aberration Labyrinth, Across the Margin, Blood Moon Rising, and The Academy of the Heart and Mind. Her favorite color is purple, and she loves oddities. You can find her on tumblr, Instagram, and Wattpad under the username chiakinanami82.