Trick or Treat: An Erotic Horror by K.M. Rogness

Author:K.M. Rogness [Rogness, K.M.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Enter Night Books
Published: 2024-02-28T18:30:00+00:00

11

Chase You. Taste You.

SCARLETT

September

I feel a shiver come over me as I run the pads of my two fingers over the scar on my stomach. I lose myself in the kaleidoscope of colors as the wind swirls the leaves around outside the window as I zone out. Even though I should be paying attention to Hunter, I can’t seem to focus on anything other than what’s outside my window, even though there’s nothing there. It’s my first day back to work since River’s death. I needed more time after I was shot, the extent of which I still don’t recall. I recall being in a dark room with the men in masks, but nothing else comes to mind. Hunter clears his throat, attempting to get my attention. Reluctantly, I rip my eyes away from the window and force a smile, hoping it meets my eyes.

“Is everything okay, Dr. Stone?” Hunter asks, his bright blue eyes shining brightly.

“I’m fine, Hunter, and please, it’s just Miss Stone, no doctor.” For some reason, I never wanted to be announced as a doctor. The title just never felt right to me.

“Sorry, I kind of like 'doctor'.”

"We are not doing this today, Hunter. We're here to discuss what's going on with you." Trying to keep the conversation professional, I ignore his flirting and flip through his chart, skimming my notes. When I realize that his release date is near Halloween, another unfavorable emotion comes over me, but I try to push it away as I turn to face him and put on another fake smile.

“So, let's talk about how you feel about getting released.”

Instead of going straight home after work, I go to the bar down the street from my apartment. Since River was killed, I’ve been mired in thought, and I haven’t discovered a way to dig myself out of the hole. I take the seat at the far end of the bar, closest to the door, in case I need to leave quickly. I've always been like that when I go places. The bartender spots me the second I sit down and brings me a beer and a shot, walking away with a smile, knowing it's what I've been ordering every time I come in. I was never a big drinker. I liked to trip more, but alcohol seemed to numb the pain more than ecstasy or acid. I down the shot in one gulp and then take a sip of my beer, barely registering the burn. There's another one slid over to me, and I toss it down my throat. I scan the bar, noticing the regulars I've been seeing the past month, but one stands out, and I've seen him before. Where, though? I return my gaze to the shot in my hand, chasing number three with my last sip of beer.

"Did you want another?" I recognize the man I am staring at as he slides onto the empty stool beside me, propping his elbows on the bar.

"Sure." I shrug, accepting the drink and nodding to the bartender for another beer too.

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