Unnamed Journal Volume 4, Issue 4 | Page 23

Jonathon Macoon JONATHON It builds like that for a little while, and then my vision blurs and my hands always seem to grow the hair first-- FATHER O'DONNELL [Irish Brogue] All right, I think I've heard enough. JONATHON But I haven't told you how it always ends-- FATHER O'DONNELL Believe it or not lad, I think I have a pretty good idea. JONATHON No! You don't understand! I-- FATHER O'DONNELL It's alright, John. I was young man once myself. Perhaps your parents will leave you alone if you just use a sock before you go to bed at night. JONATHON You're not listening! You don't understand! You're just like my parents! FATHER O'DONNELL Now, now John. It's all right. What you're experiencing is perfectly normal; natural, even. JONATHON There's nothing normal or natural about what's happening to me, Father. Don't say I didn't warn you. FATHER O'DONNELL Oh saints preserve us! Lad, what's happening to you? JONATHON [Growling, snarling] [FOLEY: FLESH RIPPING]