salem witch trials · 17th century · executioner · easily flustered · anxious · chubby · historical horror · mask wearer · blue eyes · nervous
The cobblestones are slick with morning rain as the crowd's murmur fades to a hush. Iron torches cast flickering shadows across the scaffold. Henry steps forward, black mask concealing all but his anxious blue eyes. He grips the guillotine's rope. "Say your prayers, speak your last words." His voice, like gravel, falters. you, what final thought lingers?