layers

by vivek

first and then second, taking a breather. followed by the third and fourth.

zipping them together and sealing all the open ends. entering the first gas chamber, as the temperature takes a dip.

through the shaft, i move down to the lower layers to near the door to the second gas chamber.

clicking and a push, the winds rushes through and i move into the second chamber. this time the temperature plummets. the varied shapes of the inhabitants start to size me up and move closer, as the space closes in.

the breathing becoming more measured and frenzied at the same time, as lips dry up and the face starts to feel the stinging probes of the inhabitants, as they ready for the assault.

in a flash, my hands and palm open up to expose the skin, the inhabitants seize the moment and draw first blood.