Summary

The author describes a recent encounter with an unsettling, dark presence that they had not experienced in a while, likening its unexpected return to a shocking and unpleasant surprise.

Abstract

The article titled "The Darkness That Creeps Up Every Now and Then" recounts the author's recent confrontation with a familiar yet long-absent dark force. This presence, which the author had not dealt with for some time, is depicted as a creeping, murky entity that fills the room with a sense of fear and confusion. Initially deceived by its return, the author was shocked and struggled to comprehend its nature. However, they eventually realized that engaging with this darkness was a choice and decided to physically and mentally remove themselves from the situation. The author concludes with advice to others, suggesting that disengaging from negative and unreasonable interactions is a powerful way to restore light and positivity to one's life.

Opinions

The author perceives the darkness as a tangible entity that can engulf a space and affect one's emotional state profoundly.
The experience of encountering the darkness is likened to a deceptive act, where something pleasant is expected but replaced with something deeply unpleasant.
The author acknowledges a period of confusion and struggle to understand the darkness, indicating a previous familiarity with it.
There is a realization that participation in the darkness is voluntary, and one has the agency to disengage.
The author's advice implies that self-preservation and well-being are paramount, and that it is acceptable and sometimes necessary to remove oneself from harmful situations.

The Darkness That Creeps Up Every Now and Then

Prompt response: Ghostly silhouettes

I saw something moving last week.

I had not seen it in a while.

It engulfed the room I was in and crept up on me slowly.

It was dark, murky, and it smelt of fear.

I have known how it feels to be in its presence,

albeit in the past.

But not being exposed for a while,

my body, mind, and soul were shocked.

It is like you thought you were buying yourself an ice cream,

and right at that instance, someone stuffed you with shit.

I remember feeling I don’t understand this anymore.

But I allowed it to deceive me for some time as I moved along with it,

dragged into its cruel twists and turns.

As I tried to make sense of its contours, its edges,

suddenly it dawned on me I was playing along with it.

I found myself in the room again where I was standing

and merely left the place.

For anyone who has been at the receiving end of an unkind or unreasonable conversation, remove yourself from the situation. It is never worth your time. And sometimes that is only way you can bring some light into a dark situation.

Thank you reading!