Velvet black, the rich, deep dark of true absence of light.
Somewhere, one could hear water flowing, dripping, and sometimes, bubbling.
He was aware.
Nothing entered this cave, this haven, without being noticed. Every bug, every worm, every mouse was detected as soon as they came near.
Yet, he knew nothing of himself. Nor did he think, exactly. His body, pale and sickly, had not seen the light of day for years.
Sometimes, while asleep, he dreamt of the sky, the sun, and a girl in red skirts.
The door slammed open.
He drew back from the light, frantically clawing at his face as if the dim lantern burned him. Ribs protruded from his chest, and his arms were bent awkwardly at his side.
A man studied him with distaste.
"Useless. Absolutely useless." He spat, his face in darkness.
The whimpering figure half crawled, half scrambled away from the one who had tormented him so long. He opened his mouth in protest, soundless.
"Talk, damn you!" He lashed out with his feet, catching the pitiful creature in the ribs. No sound came from the cowering man, and the looming latern bearer turned away, shutting him in darkness once more.
this is only the beginning... I hope to write more later
Your voice is so smooth and everything flows so nicely.
