In the twilight, you see them. Or you think you see them.
Shadows that move when you do, vanish when you look around.
It’s a phenomenon they say of walking in the bush at night.
Standing still you sense them. Behind you, beside you.
There’s the sense you are being scrutinised.
In the silence of the bush the tickling of fingers on the back of your neck, a nail running down your arm and an uncomfortable hot breath in your ear chill you to the core.
Just your imagination you tell yourself, your fears playing with you and so you carry on, the destination of home bearing on your mind as the lights of the town grow stronger.
Later you joke with your partner, relay other stories from walks through the bush, laugh it all off and sip on the evening wine glad the experience is over.
Later as you lay in bed reflecting on your experience you find yourself shivering as the hot breath again caresses your ear.
Written for: https://scvincent.com/2017/06/15/thursday-photo-prompt-twilight-writephoto/
Morpethroad 
Eerie. It is not only in the twilight of the bush but in your memory and dreams.
So true Frank, thanks for stopping by..
Guess a walk in the bush isn’t always good for your health — your experiences follow you home and not in a good way. Nicely eerie, matching the otherworldliness of Sue’s photo.
Thank you Lorraine, I needed this story after a week of fairy tales…lol
This is the darker side of fairy tales — the grimm bit.
Yes and one which is engrossing in the writing process.
I can see why. Setting the scence, building the tension, then that grabbing ending you wrote of earlier. Maybe more grabbing that you would like, lol.
Your muses have been busy looking over your shoulder this week! Well done.
Thank you, at present we are all getting along a treat with each other….
Seems like it. They are in full voice . . .
This is wonderful, Michael. It manages to be mysterious and beautiful, as well as sending a chill down your spine.
Ooooh! This has a creepy element to it!
Thank you, I achieved my goal….have a good day..
You too!
This scary, like walking the mores when a fog comes down! 😱
Yes I think so too. Glad I did achieve the scary aspect.
You certainly did!!
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