#umbraemonstrum

[fireyflute-blog]

+umbrae-monstrum

Danger. Danger made it’s home in the dark, the suffocating blanket of black that hid everything from view. Danger lurked just outside where you can see, waiting intently for a chance to strike when their poor, unsuspecting victims are their most vulnerable. 

Huddled unusually close to her steadily-burning fire, Willow glanced around whatever the fire lit up in front of her, feeling chills down her spine as she sensed a dark presence. Who is there?

[curiousitykilledthelady-blog]

+umbrae-monstrum

 Her little tent was safe and cozy, protecting her from all harm.

And yet, she couldn’t sleep. The sensation of her heart beats came fast and strong, pounding against her ribcage. Her chest burned with pain, as if a heavy weight was pressed against it. 

       Winnie sat up in the warmth of her tent. Even that came as a bit of a struggle, and she found her breath catching, growing shallow. The shepherdess caught movement from outside, making her little body quiver. Something’s out there, she’s sure.

[beefywoman-blog]

+umbrae-monstrum

“I know you’re there,” Bess’ voice sounded not far from the grue. She couldn’t quite see the monster, but she could sense her presence.

          “Why lurk in the darkness?”