This is Part Two of the Terrible Minds challenge. I chose a dark little scene created by Simon B and added my spin to it. This now brings this little tale to 396 words. I'm calling it Jesper, simply so it has a title; although, it can, and most likely will, be changed every step of the way, if it's picked up for Part Three, etc. I really hope someone does continue this, and I'm sure Simon does too. I've placed his original starter in bold type and my continuation follows. Please enjoy.
JESPER
WHUM
Jesper was lying on a floor somewhere. He was certain of that.
He managed to open his eyes for a brief moment before they overruled his decision and squeezed themselves shut again. It was bright. He shifted position with a grunt. Body parts were beginning to form an orderly queue to complain about their recent treatment.
WHUM
Jesper spent a few moments panning for gold in the murk of recent memory. Not even a glimmer. The floor was oddly warm. Under different circumstances it might’ve been quite nice.
After some trial and error, Jesper found a way of squinting that allowed him to survey his surroundings without blinding him. He peered tentatively through his lashes, trying to discern shapes from the resulting fuzz.
WHUM
He was in a room maybe eight feet by five. The walls, floors and ceiling were brilliant, stinging gloss white. A solitary bulb set crudely into the ceiling was the only fixture Jesper could make out – no windows, no furniture.
A sudden sneeze forced Jesper’s eyes shut again. He lifted an aching arm to wipe his nose with his sleeve and was only momentarily surprised to find there wasn’t a sleeve there at all.
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As he brought his right arm closer to his face, the ache became a steadily intensifying pain. He shut his eyes tightly, then forced them open as wide as he was able. For a brief moment, he believed a second glance would reveal a more favorable result. It did not.
From his right shoulder down, his arm was wrapped in several layers of gauze, secured with small metal clips and encased in a clear plastic sheath. His eyes continued on past the small stump at the end, as if his will alone would cause his obviously absent hand to appear.
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Jesper screamed. He sat up and quickly took inventory. His other arm remained intact, as did both his legs. To his great relief, both feet were still attached. His head felt as if it had been placed in a vice, and the pain in his right arm was so severe that tears were beginning to sneak into the corners of his eyes.
“Please,” he gasped. “Why?”
“Mr. Riley…Jesper if I may,” the voice was deep and menacing. “Do not concern yourself about the minor procedure performed. A mere trifle, Jesper. A mere trifle.
WHUM
From his right shoulder down, his arm was wrapped in several layers of gauze, secured with small metal clips and encased in a clear plastic sheath. His eyes continued on past the small stump at the end, as if his will alone would cause his obviously absent hand to appear.
WHUM
Jesper screamed. He sat up and quickly took inventory. His other arm remained intact, as did both his legs. To his great relief, both feet were still attached. His head felt as if it had been placed in a vice, and the pain in his right arm was so severe that tears were beginning to sneak into the corners of his eyes.
“Please,” he gasped. “Why?”
“Mr. Riley…Jesper if I may,” the voice was deep and menacing. “Do not concern yourself about the minor procedure performed. A mere trifle, Jesper. A mere trifle.
WHUM
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