•Horror•

Tammy:

Human skulls, scattered in different parts of the hallway. They were so much I couldn't take a step without leaping over one. Forcefully, he yanked my arm, pushing me forward but my erratic heart was already far gone. It pounded loudly in my chest. I couldn't let go of the thoughts of that being my fate if I wasn't rescued from this demon in the form of a man.

" Like what you see?". I heard the smirk in his voice. "This is my collection of human skulls. You'll be next if you don't behave". 

My eyes widened in fear. It felt like my soul had departed from me. All that was left was my physical body, hoping to be saved. Abandoning the rebellious spirit in me, I followed him obediently, moving my shaky legs quickly to match his long strides.

We got to the end of the hallway, where he opened a door, revealing a staircase. He pulled me up the stairs with him, fingers wrapped tightly around my arm that I was sure his prints would be left when he let go of me.

Another hallway was present at the top of the stairs but this time around, it was free of skulls, blood, or any other dreadful scene. Seeing this, I was relieved. We continued walking until he came to a stop at a door. I didn't know what else I'd be presented with or what was going to happen so my heart went into another panic attack. The sound of my heartbeat could be heard at the far end of the hallway, my body trembling out of fear. But surprisingly, he turned the door nub and it opened into a room. I released the breath I hadn't known I was holding.

He pulled me into the room, letting go of my arm. My gaze roamed the room. The walls were painted plain white. It was almost bare if not for the king-size bed in the middle, stripped of all beddings. 

"This will be your room for now". He spoke, eyes on me. Just when I thought he would let me be, he added, "Take off your clothes". My eyes widened. "don't keep me waiting girl".

"You don't wanna be part of my collection so soon, do you?". He inquired with a glint in his eyes when I hesitated. Swallowing the lump in my throat, my trembling hands held the hem of my tank top and I pulled it off, eyes never meeting his. I didn't want to see the look in his eyes at the sight of my naked body. Ignoring the pang in my heart, I peeled off my shorts and my panties followed soon after.

I felt vulnerable under his intense gaze. My first time being naked before a man and it had to be for the perverted monster that kidnapped me. I didn't know his next plans but I prayed fervently In my heart that it shouldn't be what l was thinking. Dread filled me at the thought of being sexually harassed.

From the corner of my eyes, I saw his hand moving to my chest and the next thing I felt was a sharp pain. My eyes snapped to where I felt it and I saw drops of blood on my chest, leaking from a little cut. His index finger swiped at the injury he'd inflicted, before moving to his lips. He suckled on it, releasing a low growl that sent unpleasant shivers down my spine.

"I can't wait to ravish your little ripe body, pet". He growled in a hoarse voice. My body shuddered in disgust. He must have taken my response as a positive answer because his hand moved down to my left breast and tweaked my nipple. I attempted yelping at the pain but only a gasp left my lips. He sniggered at my reaction.

"I'm liking the fact that you can't talk a little more than I should". His thumb traced my bottom lip. "soon, I'll fill your pretty little mouth with something else". Chuckling darkly, he added, "Take your bath. I'll be back for you". That said, he turned and exited the room, leaving me alone.

Once he was out, I released a breath. I didn't know what he planned to do with me but I couldn't shake out the feeling of despair flooding my mind. I only hoped I'd be found soon. My weak legs carried me to the bathroom. I wasn't sure what I expected but the bathroom was clean and tidy just like the room. I couldn't picture him cleaning it, so that meant he had a maid or someone else around. 

Are they aware I'm here? Are they his accomplice or people he kidnapped?

 I turned on the shower as warm water sprayed my aching body, sending those thoughts to my empty stomach. Finally, I gave in to the tears I'd been holding. 

I didn't know where I was or what would happen to me. I didn't even know what time It was or how long it had been since he captured me. 

What if I was never found? What if he's taken me far away from home? What does he plan to do with me?

Those thoughts plowed my mind as the water cascaded over me. I stood there until I started feeling cold. Turning off the shower, I looked around for a towel but I found none in the bathroom. I walked out to the walk-in closet with water dripping from my body. A threadbare blanket was all I saw in it. Drying myself as quickly as I could with it, I went to wear my clothes but they were gone. I was sure I left them on the floor. 

He must have taken them without my notice. I clenched my teeth at that.

Shortly, the door opened and he walked in, carrying a tray with a plate of pancakes and bottled water. I wasn't expecting him to feed me but then I couldn't complain. As if on cue, my stomach rumbled.

"I definitely prefer you without clothes. Get used to being naked always". I gaped at him with wide eyes as his words sank In. Placing the food on the bed, he added, 

"Eat. I can't afford to starve my new year's present. Not when she's a pretty one". 

Thereafter, he left but his words kept echoing in my brain.

*New year's present!!!*

I'm his present? Who gifted me to him?