The chest was #encrusted with barnacles. The pirate captain grinned and looked at his bosun. "Get that open, let's see what's inside!"

They managed to pry open the lid. The darkness of the interior stared up at them. Then the mimic swallowed them whole, enjoying their screams.

#horrorprompt

When a new product was introduced to the town, a lot of people flocked to buy it. Youth in a bottle was their slogan, promising to take years off their faces. Those who used Lavish Glow became encased in a waxy cocoon. What would they emerge as?
#horrorprompt
#encrusted

Gore encrusted maw
Emerged with a hiss, cracking
Right through the ribcage.
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🩸 Horror Writing Prompt #2307

#encrusted

Write a short, terrifying tale inspired by this prompt. Post it and tag #horrorprompt for all to see and fear.

Thanks to Scatterghost for today's inspiration!