Yellow Mama E zine

Wake Up

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by Damon Yeargain

 

        The houses were abandoned. With zombies everywhere though, a warehouse seemed safer. Then, it gets fuzzy . . . you got bit. I had to leave you.

        “That’s a strange dream.”

        “Sorry I woke you. It’s our first night together. I had to check that you’re still here.”

        “Still here.” She went to kiss me. Before her lips met mine, she flashed a smile.

        Fangs?

        “I think we’ll be together forever.”

         Her mouth lowered toward my neck. I tried to break free, but I couldn’t move. I was in a death grip. She slowly rubbed her fang across my neck.

         Am I dreaming?  Wake up! I need to wake up!

        “Forever . . .”

 

          Damon Yeargain has had numerous short stories accepted for publication. Publications that have accepted his work include Half and One, Ravens Perch, Nunum, and Dreamers.

          He tends to place characters in difficult situations to see what unfolds: sometimes humorous, sometimes inspiring, but always worth the ride. He lives in Livermore, California, with his wife, son, two cats, and a dog.

         You can find more of his published work at https://fictionalfuel.com.

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      Luke Lester is an artist and writer from Victoria, Canada. He has recently been published in Absolute Underground, Black Petals, Flash Fiction North, Paragraph Planet, Ultramarine Literary Review, and Yellow Mama. More of his art and writing can be found on his blog: The Other Place.