No Heroes

Chapter Two of The Monster Within

So.  You're sticking around?  Alright then.  There's no going back now, my bud.  So saddle up, you're in for the long haul.  

Hmmm... where do I even start?  Well, I guess there's a few things you ought to know before I just dive in.  

Number one:  I'm sure you've read adventure stories before.  I used to as well.  I remember thinking, "How cool would it be to be on my own adventure?  To be important, a hero."  Well, let me tell you:  It's awful.  It's dangerous and lonely, it doesn't pay worth a damn.  And I am not a hero.  

At best, I just get lucky.  

Y'know?  If I really was a hero, I wouldn't tell you anything.  I wouldn't be putting you in danger for no reason.  I still don't know why I'm telling you any of this.  Maybe I'm just sick of fighting the "good fight" on my own.  One thing I do know, though.  You would have figured it out on your own eventually.  You're curious, and stubborn.  Stupid, really, to be so stubborn.  You'll learn, if you live long enough.  Like I learned.  But it's more likely that we'll both end up dead.

But we're here right now.  So, just because it's pointless doesn't mean we shouldn't make the most of the time we do have.  Anyway, let's move on.

Number two:  Growing up, you were told that monsters aren't real.  Well, every grown up ever is dead a*s wrong.  Those shadows under your bed?  Yeah.  Oh, and that wasn't just a fuzzy sweater in your closet.  Every time you ever felt like something was watching you - it was. 

Reviews

[Shelby]

I love the tone so far. You're nailing it!

[matrixmark]

Again, another nicely written chapter. I like the way in which it is playing out and really am intrigued as to where it is going to go. I am a MASSIVE fan of all things dark and that go bump in the night. So as you can imagine, this story is going to hold my interest. I only wish the chapters were longer, but I do look forward to whats coming next.

Mark