Dating : Cries in the Dark

A Short Story…

Thump… Thump… Thump…

The only sound was of my slowing heartbeat. My breath came out in ragged gasps, and my eyes could see nothing but darkness. Where was I?…

My body lied horizontally on a hard surface and the air around me was stifling. I reached out to feel my surroundings and my hands were met by the rough feeling of wood.

Suddenly, panic surged through me. I was trapped in a box! What happened next terrified me even more. I was suddenly airborne. Someone had picked up the box I was in.

“HELP! HELP! Somebody help me! I’m stuck in here!”

My cries went unheard.

Another realization hit me. The people who carried this box knew I was in here yet refused to let me out. I became frantic and punched and kicked the thick wood. Nothing happened. My attempts were futile, and the frustration nearly drove me mad!

I could tell the people had put down my box then, because the swaying and jostling stopped. All became silent except for the slight whisper of voices and the soft clashing of metal.

I thought of what to do. I had to get out of here! What was even happening? By this point, my breathing became shallow and the image of suffocating to death only discouraged me further.

Before I could think past the misery and drown in the devastation, my box was picked up again and placed down quickly. No, not placed… thrown. I felt the sensation of something hitting the top of the box. Slowly, I felt the pressure of something heavy right above me, pressing harder and harder. Was someone trying to squish me?

I lost track of time, making it feel like eternity, but in reality, it was probably only ten minutes that had passed. My breathing was barely audible, and I didn’t even know if my heart was beating anymore or not. And, this time everything had gone completely silent. Not even the sound of voices could be heard. It was like the entire world had gone still.

A thought then dawned on me, and now I was sure of where I was. It couldn’t be anything else. Oh no! I let out a soft moan, wishing I could be anywhere but here…

Someone had buried me alive!

A sob escaped my mouth and tears flowed down my cheeks, uncontrollably. I felt helpless… utterly helpless.

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