The Stuff of Nightmares Part 14


He stayed in the same position all night. Listening to Steve's voice in his ear.

It told him what had happened.

Described what he had not allowed himself to imagine in his worst nightmares.

Reminded him how, just for a time, he had become less than human, less than the dogs slinking through the filth.

Explained why he hadn't allowed himself to remember.

What they had done.

In the remembrance of the deeds done to him he had been reminded of that quiet presence that had been there through most of it.

The acceptance when the pistol had been passed over.