At the top of the moor there she was, in the road, a frail little lady hunched in the rain, my kinda gal, half in my headlights, half in the mist, thumbing a lift -- though it wasn't quite light. I pulled up at once and walked round the car, smiled as I asked her where she was bound. She smiled back at me. Ah, that worries us all, but for now, off the moor would do very well! Declining my help, she clambered aboard. It was then that I saw her, but not as I'd thought: a Sister of Heaven, a strict order of nun -- a product well liked and respected round here. Our own local brand. She took ages to settle, arranging her skirts. I tried not to notice, but thought it quite odd. Then at last we were off, driving into the sun, low in the morning, us breasting the hills. We chatted a bit, but I felt myself gagged 'till a juggernaut's lights exposed a bit more of my passenger's face -- a strip by the ear that the razor had missed. I pulled up again, this time with a skid, and ordered him out, saw him stumble a bit as my foot went down hard. Later that night, when checking the car for the next day's run, the de-icer had rolled, protruding an inch from under the seat on the passenger side. Retrieving it, saw two pieces of wood, hard wood and polished, like handles of sorts -- which they were: a diminutive axe and a knife -- far too long.
Image as prompt supplied by Tess Kincaid at The Mag
21 comments:
A truly nasty urban myth captured with skill and elan. I feel sure that all of us have heard versions of this tale (in the one most familiar to me it was the hairs on the back of his hand that raised the alarm). Familiar, and still very, very creepy indeed.
The Elephant's Child Yes, you're right, it is an old tale retold. The first time I heard it it was told to me as a true story - supposed to have occurred somewhere on the South Downs! I've heard other versions since, and often played with the thought of versifying it.
Wow.... scary indeed. I would never pick up a stranger. Well, I have done it here because here is a pretty safe place and you often see people who need a ride because there is no public transport apart from in the main town but, picking up a stranger there, especially in this day and age...not a chance...LOL
Mind you,I'd feel very guilty if I ignored a nun though, don't know if I could.
Creepy tale well told
oy that is a close shave there, well not for the nun guy, which is a bit scary and might keep a few from picking up the hitch hiker...i have picked up a few in my day...
I am not familiar with The Elephant's Child tale but now I want to check it out!!
Must have been creepy. Nice.
Amazing poem that photo has created a world of its own and visible.
Great poem. I like the picture a lot.
OMG! Many chills produced by this one!
Happy Holidays, Dave.
Bloody hell Dave!
Wonderful write and I certainly did not expect its ending!
Anna :o]
Surprising, sinister, sharp and splendid episode.
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Eeek! That is a creepy story, which I like.
You had me fooled for a while, Dave. Truly glad that this REALLY is an urban myth. It kept me on the edge of my seat.
Quite a dramatic story, enthralling...
Sincere thanks to all.
What else can I say?
It was something of an experiment - and this is also the season for chills.
Your every comment was read and appreciated.
Ooh I love it! I guess in this day & age you do have to beware of nuns too!
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