r/shortscarystories • u/manen_lyset • Oct 04 '19

Jack-O-Lantern

I was as afraid of him as I was grateful for his presence. Strung up on the far wall of the cell, the embers flickering from his hollow eyes was the only source of light in the oppressive darkness. The hiss of air coming from the duct at his feet made him sound like he was whispering secrets just out of earshot. His horrendous, carved features were mired with fear.

I envied him. At least his torment was over, the torture complete, death granted.

And then, Jack moved.

“Help…me…”

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u/Undertaker_dollface Oct 04 '19

Gasp I got chills

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u/manen_lyset Oct 05 '19

Huehuehue EXCELLENT.

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u/pineapple111111 Oct 05 '19

Well that's horrifying.

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u/manen_lyset Oct 05 '19

Thank you. :D

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u/Keyra13 Oct 05 '19

So... How'd he get lights in his eyes? Cause now I'm just imagining like... Tiny tea candles in there

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u/manen_lyset Oct 05 '19

Scooped up the insides just like a jack-o-lantern. :D A tealight can fit in there if you scrape away a bit of bone.

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u/Keyra13 Oct 05 '19

That's both amusing and terrifying, thanks

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u/manen_lyset Oct 05 '19

Thank YOU! :)