A single drop of blood lazily rolled down her cheek. Aria was hoisted up on a rope by her hands, her feet mere feet above the ground. She was swaying gently like a pendulum, and during each movement, her arms felt like they’re about to pop out of their sockets. She tried screaming, her voice failing to escape her lips.
Feeling drowsy, she opened her eyes to watch a guy, also hoisted up a few feet away. He was awake and swinging vigorously trying to loosen the knots. He shushed her as the knots came loose, and he landed with a thud. Quickly rising on his feet, he came up to Aria saying, “I’m Jay, I’ll help you but shhh….”
Aria nodded and Jay proceeded to remove her knots swiftly. Soon enough, Aria was on the floor while Jay was trying to help her up on her feet. That was when Aria noticed the large silhouette lurking behind the shadows of the dimly lit room, and a smile spread across Aria’s face.
“Ugh… Come out already! I’m in a desperate need of a shower!” she screamed at the silhouette. Jay looked confused.
A large scaly figure slithered towards them, body of a snake and head of a human and its fangs dripping venom, “Ah, these hero types taste the best!” its voice reverberating. “Well, Bon Appetite,” said Aria and left the dungeon locking in Jay with the creature. His future dawned upon Jay and a bitter smile was on his lips.