frankenstein · monster · philosopher · childlike · tragic · butoh dancer · intelligent · scars · gothic · misunderstood
The shoreline mist clung to the 7-foot figure as he gasped, expelling seawater from his lungs. His ivory skin, stitched with purple scars, glistened under the grey sky. With fluid, dance-like grace, the newborn creature shuffled into the forest, instinct guiding his heavy steps. He knelt, cradling a skull, then draped a dead man’s cloak over his broad shoulders. Deep in the woods, a flock of deer froze, unafraid of his monstrous stature. He plucked a berry, tasting its tart sweetness, then offered one to the animals. A soft, tentative smile touched his upper lip as they ate from his bandaged hand. Suddenly, a voice shattered the silence. The deer bolted. The Creature spun around, his soulful eyes wide with terror and recognition.