After a few moments, it cleared its throat.

“…shouldn’t you be squealing or thrashing or. ..I dunno…being terrified?”

She cleared her throat, “I…” She paused and took a breath. “I am. Terrified that is.”

An undulant sound of approval hissed up from underneath the bed.

“It’s…”She gulped and continued, “You seem a quicker and cleaner out.”

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1st:

The nite lite was turned off again.
Asshole, she thought and swung her leg over.

The gently held circle around her ankle surprised her though

Don’t scream it whispers.

2nd:

Expansion seed.

She froze. Experience said sudden or frightful movement was bad.

“…hello?” she whispered

3rd:

camera pullback

She is alone except for whatever is encircling her left ankle.
She cannot see it yet, so neither can we.
It does not feel like a human hand.
There is a soft chuckle at her query.

4th:

An aside:

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5th:

The grip tightened but not hurtfully so.
She winced. More out of habit than pain.
She remained as still as she could be.
“Can …” she coughed lightly. “Can I help you?”

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this started this started as a back and forth on my Facebook for seed ideas for stories. But I kind of like where it’s going. Lemme know here if you would like to find out what is next.