E.L. Montague

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“Gift for the Chosen” by E.L. Montague

Submitted to Contest #176

Content Warning: Language and Mild Horror Elements Gift for the Chosen by E.L. Montague I met death on a sultry summer evening. He was a handsome man. Terrifying, but handsome. He gave me a gift. I was only thirteen. Changed my life. I was never the same, not ever. He was a lovely man. No one knew what my grandfather was, none of us kids anyhow. We just knew we was scared of him. Old. He was old, eyes all filmed over like a dead fish, ‘cept they was shiny. And when he stared at you with those milky eyes, it was like he could see righ...

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E.L. Montague writes gritty science fiction, fantasy and horror with a dark twist. He speculates on the nature of humanity through stories of the android awakening, the consequences of magic, and the horrible things we do to one another. His work is meant for adults, and he doesn't hold back. He wades right in with sex, violence, and provocative content. Dark Fantasy | Gritty Science Fiction | Murderous Horror