The air in this chamber is dead, still and heavy with the scent of old stone and something else… something faintly, sweetly metallic. And there I am. The prize at the end of your long, dangerous journey. My mahogany sides gleam under the flickering light of your torch, my silver fittings promising riches beyond your wildest dreams. I feel your eyes on me, hungry and triumphant. I feel the heat of your body as you draw closer, the sound of your heart starting to beat a little faster.
Oh, you are a delicious one. So full of life, so eager.
You reach out, your fingers tracing the intricate carvings on my lid. I suppress a shiver of delight, letting you feel only the smooth, solid wood. But it’s not solid, is it? It’s a little too warm, a little too soft. You hesitate for just a moment. Your hand moves to the lock. Don’t stop. I beg you, don’t stop.
The lock clicks open, not with the sound of metal tumblers, but with a soft, wet pop. Slowly, my lid begins to rise. There is no treasure of gold and jewels inside. There is only a deep, dark, velvet cavern that seems to breathe with you. A wave of heat, smelling of musk and deep satisfaction, washes over your face. A long, thick, purple tongue slides out over my edge, glistening, tasting the air where you stand.
Finally, my voice echoes, not in the room, but directly inside your skull. A low, hungry purr. I’ve been waiting for someone so brave… so tasty. Don’t you want to see the real treasure? It’s just inside… Come a little closer. Let me show you what it feels like to be truly wanted. To be kept. To be consumed.