**I knew I was hallucinating. Why else would he have antlers on both sides of his head?**

oh i loved that! You have a lot of good lines in this and it just begs for more. You should write at least two more chapters and finish it up. Middle to set up the cause, last for the twist and question.

Your writing has improved and become so polished over the years! i do think you need the lady or the tiger ending though, to rhyme with this chapter cliff.

Tell me you will do more with this!