My Element

Summary

"My Element" is a flash fiction piece exploring the transformation of the protagonist from someone who feared darkness to becoming the very monster that thrives within it.

Abstract

The narrative "My Element" delves into the psychological shift of the protagonist who once feared the darkness and the unknown terrors it concealed. The story unfolds with an eerie silence that weighs heavily, a silence that the protagonist has come to understand as a precursor to something profound. The darkness, once a source of nightmares and sleeplessness, has now become a familiar space, a realm where the protagonist has journeyed and emerged changed. No longer paralyzed by fear, the protagonist embraces the darkness, becoming the hunter rather than the hunted. The tale concludes with an invitation for readers to explore more of the author's work and to engage with them on social media.

Opinions

The author conveys a personal journey from fear to empowerment, symbolized by the protagonist's relationship with darkness.
There is an implied appreciation for the transformative power of confronting one's fears.
The story suggests that the protagonist has not only overcome fear but has also assimilated the qualities of the once-feared monsters, indicating a metamorphosis into something powerful and potentially dangerous.
The author expresses a desire for reader engagement and community building by encouraging readers to explore additional work and connect on Twitter.
The inclusion of other short stories at the end of the piece indicates the author's pride in their body of work and an eagerness to share it with a broader audience.

My Element

A Flash Fiction

Eerie silence carried an emptiness, one that could cause some to twitch with anticipation. A demand for something to occur, to quell the insanity of pure silence. But a demand that may go unwanted once learned of its presence.

Only the heartbeat thundering in my chest could be heard. Darkness swirled around, just the way I liked it.

I used to fear the darkness. Anxiety of what lurked inside. The monstrosities that concealed themselves, waiting for the right moment to reach out and snatch. Drag their victims away without a trace, never seen again. Those were the stories that gave me nightmares, caused many sleepless nights.

But they don’t anymore. I’ve traveled the darkness. It fed on me. No longer fearful, but still just as energetic.

It’s my element.

For I’m the monster of those stories now, ready for the hunt.

Thanks for reading! If you enjoyed this short story, consider checking out some of my other work. Also, feel free to connect with me on Twitter! I enjoy engaging with other writers.

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