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DRABBLE DROP: Equate!

What Happens When You Equate Fear?

CJ Coop
Lodestar Gazette
Published in
2 min readJul 8, 2024

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A tense scene where a man confronts his fears in a dark, eerie setting with shadows and unseen watchers. Vivid colours and detailed brush strokes enhance the suspense.
Mystery in the darkness | Created with DALL-E by CJ Coop

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“Equate the unknown to fear,” she said. His pulse quickened as the shadow moved closer, unseen eyes watching. “Why me?” he thought. The clock’s tick seemed to mock his racing heart.

Memories of her laugh and her touch kept him grounded. “You can’t hide,” a voice hissed. His breath hitched. “Equate fear with survival,” his mind countered.

With a swift move, he turned, facing nothing but silence. “Is it over?” he whispered. The echo answered with chilling laughter.

He knew he wasn’t alone. Suddenly, a hand grabbed his shoulder. “Time’s up,” the voice whispered. Darkness enveloped him, leaving only questions.

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