Fifteen Reflections

by M.K. Kayem

Short, sordid spiritual little tale of a boy brought up, used and tormented by a cult with plans to sacrifice him the day he turns sixteen.

Setting: Could be any country, any planet for that matter, very rural setting and commune-like living arrangements, large old house and much land. The high priest chose a vessel amongst the woman to secretly home-birth him a child as the ultimate gift of blood and sacrifice to their Dark Lord.

We know absolutely nothing about satanic cults, except what we read from a New Zealand news story on the animal and child abuse (that inspired this), so if we're way off the mark, sorry. It's only fiction with made-up characters who bear resemblance to anyone real by absolute freak chance

Word Count 2000

1 pages, ebook

First published January 1, 2012

About the author

Mk Kayem (mk-km) is the pen name for two writers specializing in alternative lifestyles
and alternative worlds. The results of our endeavers can be intense.

We strive for gut-wrenching, heartbreaking, heartwarming and poignant tales mirroring the worst, the very worst of human nature... and what that often brings out, which is the very best.

Are you up for it? Then come on in! Each story has specific warnings. Please heed them!

Reviews

[Kynthos-the-Archer (Kyn) · Rating 4 out of 5]

This one is a very super short story and just like Yblees says, it's a really tragic story right till the end. A true dark story but I am glad the sex are glossed over.

Tread with care, this is no erotica.

My spoiler thoughts: I am very glad Jade escaped being a sacrificial lamb on that stone table in the end. He cheated that but not death. I guess death truly is the only salvation for him. :(

[Yblees · Rating 5 out of 5]

Beautifully written.
The darkest, saddest, most tragic short story I can remember reading, ever.

Free on the author's website.