MY TABOO STEP DADDY
My heart.
“Baby…” I reach for him, fingers stretching. “Come. Please.”
He takes a step. Another. Then blood starts running from his nose, ears, eyes, and belly. His lips move to call my name, but no sound comes. His body drops. His eyes close, dead. Again.
I scream. Can’t help it. The sound tears from somewhere primal.
When my vision clears, there’s nothing. No Harry. Never was. Just trees and blood and the knowledge that I’m losing my fucking mind.