The Apparition in the Cave

Stuart had a nosebleed, blood pouring backwards down his throat because the man held his sinuses so tight. He felt like headed and nauseous. The man plucked beetle off Stuart's shoulder and ate it,. crunched it like it was a nut and took the next. Two more and he was smacking his lips. Stuart couldn't move. He felt as cold as he had on the ground, chilled to the bone and dreaming of snow. His mouth was full of blood. Come on, Stuart, it'll be all right. I'll take him and clean him up. Nosebleing, nosebleed. Make a bit of room. You won't miss