Beautiful Nightmare

by Katee Robert

demon should never be possessive of a human,

All humans are beautiful in their own way,

I know what an erection is. Of course I do.

I’m too awkward to seduce even the most willing human.

Because nowhere in the sleep paralysis demon manual was there a section containing “What to Do If Your Human Gets a Boner.”

He’s not scared of me. He’s turned on.

Humans don’t live as long as demons. I know that. Everyone knows that.

“I tried to blend in, but it’s so exhausting carving off bits of yourself so people around you will be more comfortable.”

Smooth and slick and oh so full.