Just a Bite

<p><em>Eric Hoffer Award 2023 Finalist</em></p><p><br></p><p><strong>I feel them moving and crawling inside of me....</strong></p><p><br></p><p>When I left the house that day I never expected to find myself in this kind of situation. A day like any other - work casual conversation then an exciting date with her long-time crush. What could possibly go wrong? Well nothing much if you stay away from stray dogs and their bites but I didn't.</p><p><br></p><p>So much pain. So many weird occurrences. What was with all these strange cravings?</p><p>Trying to go through my days as usual ignoring what was happening to me as best I can. Will I ever figure out what is happening to me? Surely I will find something or someone to help me before it's too late - not just for me but for everyone around me. I don't know how much longer I can pretend I am okay...</p><p>Will someone save me before it's too late?</p>