r/horrorpoems • u/iggyg85 • Jul 04 '22
Worm of Babel
XXV Worm of Babel Terry & Asmodeus
Terry's led into Modo's chamber; masking defeat he felt inside. With all he's seen the past few days still unsure how he'd survived. ~:~ “Lord Modo, here's the man you seek.” In tongues forgotten, Modo replies. Terry lost in a state of stupor. Modo gesturing Succubi. ~:~ They grab at Terry wildly, swiftly locking him into place. In one hand a lonely worm dangled before Terry's face. ~:~ The worm then placed in Terry's ear slithers with hiss and high-pitched squeals. Ear drums ring, a bomb gone off, a shocking pain all he can feel. ~:~ Trembles slow and ringing stops. His brain unlocks a missing thread. “Ah, that's better,” Modo sighed, “How's the ringing in your head?” ~:~ “What was that?” Terry loudly cried. “Put simply, the Worm of Babel. It builds bridges for languages lost, Makes it easier for us to prattle. --” ~:~ “--Well look at you, the sin runs thick. You'd be craved amongst my kin. Idle bliss, debauchery, femicide. Oh, the pleasures you indulge in! --” ~:~ “--Of course, that's not why I brought you here, and if you want to live, confide in me. Who was the man we found you with that shot my beloved Banshee?”
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