Horror Writing Prompt #2318
#sleep_paralysis
#horrorprompt #tanka
bête noire
every time you choose
to lie heavy on my chest,
my breath becomes strained,
my heart skips another beat,
another year slips away.
09-23-2026

Horror Writing Prompt #2318
#sleep_paralysis
#horrorprompt #tanka
bête noire
every time you choose
to lie heavy on my chest,
my breath becomes strained,
my heart skips another beat,
another year slips away.
09-23-2026
From the corner of my eyes I can see 03:14 on the clock. Then I think I see something perched right up in the corner of the room. I try to turn to see it, but then realise I can't move.
"You are asleep, this is a dream."
"Does that ever work?"
"You'd be surprised."
The shadow figure at the foot of the bed, with its swirling eyes, bore into Tae's. He couldn't move, no matter how much he tried to squirm. Tae's breath quickened, and his pulse raced. Maybe if he closed his eyes, it would go away.
#horrorprompt
#sleep_paralysis
He couldn't move, no matter how hard he tried. The panic set in, as his mind thrashed around in terror. The #sleep_paralysis made his limbs so heavy and out of his control.
She smiled from the foot of the bed. "Hello, friend. I won't hurt you much."
🩸 Horror Writing Prompt #2318
Write a short, terrifying tale inspired by this prompt. Post it and tag #horrorprompt for all to see and fear.
Thanks to Pond Poetess @lauraskylark.bsky.social for today's inspiration!