They too

had reason to flee, for the

monster was inside them.

;-;;-;;-;

The line was there,

it was broken, but

still he felt tied

to what it once

stood for. It was

ready to be crossed,

it was waiting, but

willing? He knew

naught the meaning

of such a word,

and stood still

his ground.

;-;;-;;-;

Opening his eyes in a fitful state,

the breath of Hell washed down

his back, setting his soul aflame.