This Dark Ritual Story Has One Brutal Ending
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It's asphalt, unlike the road we were on minutes ago, but it's not used enough to warn any pavement markings on its gray surface. I'm tempted to pull my list out of my pocket, just to triple check I haven't missed anything, but I know that Bruce would ask about it. I would rather not lie to him more than I already have tonight. Instead, I stare out the window at the passing trees, going over my mental list as nervous excitement thrums through me. This is the riskiest part, but it also comes with a big reward if I get it right. My window is cracked, letting some of the warm night air in. A flying ant slips through the gap and lands on the inside of the door. Soon, another one follows. Then a moth comes through the window, bouncing off my chin.
You knew this would happen, I tell myself. No avoiding it. So long as we don't mess around, it'll be fine. Still, my heart crawls up into my throat. I close the window and look at Bruce. I'm about to ask him about his oldest daughter's upcoming graduation, just to get my mind off everything that could go wrong. Before I get a word out, a swarm of disparate insects comes out of nowhere, their bodies hitting the windshield. Some splatter while others bounce off, their tough exoskeletons sounding like pebbles striking the glass. Man, what the hell? Bruce says, putting the windshield wipers on. They barely help, smearing the exploded insects across the glass. But it seems we're past the cloud. I lean over to look for the spray function on the rental truck's controls.
Jesus! Bruce shouts, swerving. I bounce against the door as I whip my head forward to look out the windshield, seeing nothing on the road through the smeared insect remains. A thud comes from the cargo area. The sound jams my heart fully into my throat, making it suddenly hard to breathe. Eyes wide, I look over my shoulder, even though I can't see into the enclosed back of the truck. Pull over. It's okay, Bruce says, straightening the vehicle. I didn't hit it. Pull over, Bruce. Okay, okay, my friend says, easing on the brakes. His bushy beard and unkempt brown hair obscure much of his plump face, but I can see the hurt in his eyes. I regret snapping at him, but part of me knows he isn't the best guy for this job.
Sure, I can trust him to keep his mouth shut, but trust isn't everything in a situation like this. As soon as he stops the truck, I unbuckle and jump out, heading to the back. Bruce does the same, getting there after I've already opened the roll-up door. I peer into the back of the truck, dread slithering through me as I stare at the knocked-over crate.
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Chapters
6 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–5:59
2
What dark ritual does the protagonist prepare to perform?
5:59–11:55
3
What mistake leads to the release of the ancient forest god?
11:55–23:52
4
What happens to Bruce during the encounter with the creature?
23:52–27:31
5
How does the creature manifest after being freed?
27:31–31:49
6
How does the protagonist react to the chaos that ensues?
31:49–34:44
Speakers
2 identifiedMore from Scary Horror Stories by Dr. NoSleep
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