Girl Who Freezes Shadows by Georgia Wagner

Author:Georgia Wagner [Wagner, Georgia]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B0C9DXLV1X
Goodreads: 181226843
Published: 2023-07-27T23:00:00+00:00

Chapter 14

The taxidermist stood at a distance from the ice caves, his feet planted firmly in the snow-covered ground as his breath fogged up the binoculars. He adjusted the focus, tracking the movement of the cars and the flashing of the lights with a predatory gleam in his eyes. The chaos unfolding before him was like a well-choreographed dance; each car swerving and skidding, headlights illuminating the darkness, all contributing to the symphony of violence that thrilled him.

"Ah, music to my ears," he whispered, grinning wickedly. As the sound of screeching tires and shattering glass filled the air, he became lost in the music of his own mind. His finger began to wave around like a conductor's wand, orchestrating the destruction below. He moved it slowly at first, tracing the trajectory of a car as it pulled over to the side of the road leading to the ice caves.

"More!" he demanded, his voice barely audible against the cacophony of chaos. He swept his hand to the side, envisioning an explosion of glass and metal as two cars collided, slipping on the ice, an ambulance ramming into the rear of a police cruiser. The taxidermist's movements grew more frantic, his entire body caught up in the physicality of his imaginary symphony. With every crash and scream, his excitement mounted, driving him further into his obsession with violence.

"Bravo! Bravo!" he shouted into the night, his finger slashing through the air to punctuate each imagined crescendo. There was power here, he thought, in being the master of this mayhem. For a moment, he felt untouchable, invincible, as though the world was his to control.

And yet, as the last echoes of destruction faded away, he realized it wasn't enough. He needed more – another to satisfy the hunger gnawing at his insides. The taxidermist's finger stilled, the music in his mind silenced by the urgency of his twisted desires. Slowly, deliberately, he lowered the binoculars.

As beads of sweat formed on his forehead, the taxidermist felt himself consumed by the crescendo in his mind. His breathing grew heavy and labored, each exhale a guttural accompaniment to the symphony playing out before him. He wiped away the perspiration with the back of his hand, feeling the cold air sting his damp skin.

"Ah, yes," he murmured, his eyes widening at the sight of the chaos below. "Perfect."

His finger continued to wave through the air, directing the mayhem as if it were an orchestra of sirens, flashing lights, and law enforcement officers. The corners of his mouth twitched into the ghost of a smile, betraying his delight. A low chuckle rumbled in his chest, swelling with each new act of frantic desperation.

"Look," he said softly, addressing the audience only he could see. "Look at what we have created together. Mother, do you see now? I told you I'd do it! I told you! More!" he whispered, his voice hoarse with anticipation. "Give me more!"

As the final chords of his imaginary symphony began to fade, the taxidermist's fervor subsided, leaving him breathless and wanting.

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