Trigger warning: this story focuses on sexual violence. If this is not your cup of tea, then please move onto the next story.
This story is exactly that: a story. I do not condone violence in the slightest.
Thank you to all those who took the time to read, edit, offer their opinions and encouraged me.
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She knew that she should lock the door. Something in the depth of her core told her that she should lock the door. Scoffing to herself, she told herself that she was being silly: she was in a safe neighbourhood, her home secure. The alarm was set, the house was quiet, her love will arriving soon and the dog was napping upstairs. She had nothing to worry about; she was protected. Or, at least, that's what she told herself. Taking a deep breath, she repeated her mantra and continued to take measurements. But she could not shake the unerring feeling that she should lock the door to this dark, empty, half-finished basement room.
Finally, she put down the measuring tape and got up from her knees. While she didn't always trust her instinct, this time it was screaming - a sharp, piercing silent cry that she couldn't ignore. Tripping over her discarded pants that she took off because of the heat, she made her way to the door. As she moved to slam the lock home, she heard it: the quiet, unmistakeable sound of someone turning the handle.
She took a step back and stared at the knob, transfixed, as it slowly turned, her heart in her throat. Her legs were made of lead; she could barely breathe. Her mind was screeching for her to run, to lock the door, to grab anything, but she couldn't make her body obey. The door swung open, the light spilling into the room for a moment until a figure filled the frame, blocking the glow. She slowly looked up, her eyes taking in his muscled built. His eyes were hard, his face carried a small smirk as he watched her, taking in her every detail. She felt completely naked in her panties and flimsy shirt, her eyes filled with fear, her skin crawling.
They stood there, staring at each other, waiting for the other to do something. He slowly smiled: a cold, hard, merciless smile. Something snapped within her. Turning around, she ran. In a few quick steps he caught up to her and grabbed her waist. Yelling, she scratched at his arms, struggling against the column of muscle. He chuckled, the sound filling her with dread. She managed to slip from him and began to stumble to the door. He pushed her against the wall, her face slamming against the wood. The mirror trembled from the impact.
With a shout, she pushed herself against him, the back of her head colliding against his jaw. He lessened his grip, and for a brief moment, she thought that she would be able to run for it. Holding her breath, she inched from beneath his grasp. Just as she felt that she could struggle free, he grabbed her and threw her flat against the wall, his strong hand trapping her throat. She could feel the power coursing through him. She clawed at the hand, struggling to breathe, the terror overwhelming her.
His elbows pinning her shoulders down, he ripped her shirt off, buttons flying and clattering against the concrete floor. He tugged her panties sharply between her lips. Her back arched as she inhaled with pain. With a hard yank, he ripped the material off, tearing bits of her flesh. She clenched her teeth. Pressing against her throat he moved back and took in her nakedness. Reaching, he mauled her breasts, twisting each nipple, almost tearing it off. She tore at his hands, trashing, but they held firm, never ceasing their torture. She flopped back against the wall, panting. Feeling less resistance, he relaxed his grip slightly.
It was then that she raised her hand to strike him but he was too quick. Grabbing her wrist, he yanked her arm in front of her, catching the flailing other. "Tricky," he chuckled. She spat. His face darkened dangerously as he calmly wiped the spittle off of his cheek. It was that composure that filled her with terror. Without a sound, she watched as he slowly took off his belt with one hand, the other still holding her wrists tight. Without a care in the world, he looped the end around her neck and bringing her hands to the buckle and tied them, limiting her movements. She struggled and the belt tightened, threatening to cut her breathing off, making her choke. He grinned.