Whispers of the Devil
I’ve almost forgotten why I came out here in the first place when I open my eyes again, and something red catches my attention.
At the crest of the small hill, an unkempt and severely overgrown rose bush snakes between a trio of headstones. It’s in full bloom and smells divine in contrast to the rank stench of the stagnant water all around me. A cold sweat breaks out along my hairline as I slowly raise my head and peer at the blood red rose blooms.
That fucker not only left me a rose, but he’d picked it here… in the cemetery.
I struggle to my feet, my legs aching from my trek through the marsh, and walk to the rose bush, brushing my fingers over the satin-like petals. I reach to pluck a part