Cravings by William L.K

Author:William L.K
Language: eng
Format: mobi, epub
Tags: Horror
Publisher: sci-fi-cafe.com

Martin had fallen into a drug-induced slumber, his arms and legs now bound with thick rope. His captor tied him up and carried him to a sitting room where he was thrown on a worn-out lime green couch. The walls surrounding the small space were absorbed by rows and rows of shelves. Books by the hundreds were stacked neatly next to antiquated knick-knacks, sloppily placed collectibles and a few pictures of saints.

After an hour or so, some sensation returned to Martin and he began to feel the rope digging into his ankles. He was weary and maddened, his thoughts still transfixed on the glass of wine. How could he have been so stupid?

“What’s… your… real name?” Martin managed to ask.

“My name is Olsen, I didn’t lie. Sorry to say though, I’m not a priest.”

Martin opened his eyes, the room before him was blurry but he could see. Olsen was sitting comfortably next to him in a folding chair. He was chugging down a longneck. “Ah, that’s good. I love the imported brands. You drink beer?”

“On occasion,” Martin mumbled.

“I love the shit,” Olsen said, reading the name on the label. “Cerveza Impotada, product of Mexico. What in the hell is a house full of American priests doing with imported Mexican beer? Isn’t a nice cold Bud good enough anymore? Shit, even priests are getting all fancy schmancy these days.”

“What did you to do to them?”

“The priests? Oh… well, let’s just say they didn’t fare as well as you.”

“You disgust me!”

“That’s kind of you to say. Try not to be so rude to Liam though. I’m not so sure he would take that as a compliment.”

“Who’s Liam?”

“My mentor. He should be arriving any minute. He knows you quite well, even though you’ve never met.”

Martin had a million questions but didn’t know where to begin.

“You seem puzzled,” Olsen said. “Allow me to fill in the blanks. You were right, Elise was indeed a vampire. See, you’re not that crazy after all. However, she will not be one for very long. In fact, you need to be well-prepared for the night ahead of you. Elise will age dramatically overnight. Her body will not be able to withstand the sudden onslaught of old age… she will perish before sunrise. I have to warn you. It may be an extremely grotesque sight. The favor Liam wants from you is rather simple.” Olsen took another sip of beer and leaned in closer, the aroma of hops and alcohol thick on his breath. “Give Elise the reward of dying in the arms of a man who loves her. Liam is not like the rest of us, he has a soft spot for you mortals. Excuse the pun, but he’s a vampire with a heart. He would be very upset if she were to die alone. According to Liam, there is no greater sorrow than dying alone. He wishes for you to be with her when she leaves this world.”

“And… then what?”

“Then go back to your life. Do this service and you will be free of any obligation to Liam.

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