[ but his feet are already moving. it's as though by even acknowledging the presence of the undead, it allowed them permission to cross the boundary of this world. their hands begin to emerge from the sand at their feet as they run, grasping and clawing to keep them from ever leaving. the beach seems somewhat broader now in their escape, though thankfully the lights of the street remain visible. it's not moments before their feet touch ground that the dead submerge themselves back beneath the earth, waiting. in the far distance of the shore, a small glimmer from the gem-laden skull reminds him that it's still out there, grinning. ]
New rule, don't go to the beach after dark. And no talking to strange skulls, though that seems given.
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[ but his feet are already moving. it's as though by even acknowledging the presence of the undead, it allowed them permission to cross the boundary of this world. their hands begin to emerge from the sand at their feet as they run, grasping and clawing to keep them from ever leaving. the beach seems somewhat broader now in their escape, though thankfully the lights of the street remain visible. it's not moments before their feet touch ground that the dead submerge themselves back beneath the earth, waiting. in the far distance of the shore, a small glimmer from the gem-laden skull reminds him that it's still out there, grinning. ]
New rule, don't go to the beach after dark. And no talking to strange skulls, though that seems given.