Nothing but a recluse Tiny Way Of Life chapter 21 by copier · original author: promethea

There doesn't seem to be any sign of Mercedez in the room. You stand still and wait just in case she might be anywhere near by. You hear something behind you and turn to look. Your heart skips a beat as you see a huge spider climb down from the bed frame. 'Jesus Christ!' you think. This thing is huge! Without another thought, you sprint out from under the bed.

You turn back to see if the spider is chasing you, but it doesn't seem so. You can't see it anywhere. It probably stayed under the bed. It's too dark to see anything under there. Not that you want anything to do with that place anymore.

You do need to find somewhere to go. All the day's activities are starting to catch up with you. You're tired, and it'd be best to find some place to sleep. Some place Mercedez won't find you. Based on the way she acts when she visits the house, you doubt she'd let you rest.

The question is, where? The bed is out of the question. As far as you're concerned, that cave may as well be the pits of hell itself. After looking around the room for a moment, you make your decision and fall asleep...
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