Metallic Taste When Coughing But No Blood Novels & Stories

“Alright! Since you’re struggling so much to breathe, I’ll add some special medicine.” The device kicked on with a burst of airflow. A blast of colorful glitter exploded across the room and shot straight toward me! I turned away desperately and raised my arms to shield my face, but the tiny pieces of glitter still forced their way into my nose and throat like gnats. Within seconds, a searing pain exploded deep in my throat, and the taste of blood rose in my mouth. I coughed violently. I doubled over and coughed so hard that my ribs felt as if they would crack.