Adding Insult to Fear

First place winner in Amazing 55 Word Story contest.

Written for “The Amazing 55 Word Story” contest
Word Count: 55

Adding Insult to Fear

He approached without a sound. The stench of human blood was still upon his breath. Still, he craved more. Zoning in on a single young heartbeat in the next room, his fangs bared in anticipation of his next kill. He stepped from the shadows…

“Dad, seriously! Take that stupid Vampire costume off, you look ridiculous!”