He awoke to the huge, insect like creatures
looming over his bed and screamed his lungs
out. They hastily left the room and he stayed up
all night, shaking and wondering if it had been a
dream. The next morning, there was a tap on the
door. Gathering his courage, he opened it to see
one of them gently place a plate filled with fried
breakfast on the floor, then retreat to a safe
distance. Bewildered, he accepted the gift. The
creatures chittered excitedly. This happened
every day for weeks. At first he was worried
they were fattening him up, but after a
particularly greasy breakfast left him clutching
his chest from heartburn, they were replaced
with fresh fruit. As well as cooking, they poured
hot steamy baths for him and even tucked him in when he went to bed. It was bizarre.One night, he awoke to gunshots and screaming. He raced downstairs to find a decapitated burglar being devoured by the insects. He was sickened, but disposed of the remains as best he could. He knew they had just been protecting him.One morning the creatures wouldn't let him leave his room. He lay down, confused but trusting as they ushered him back into bed. Whatever their motives, they weren't going to hurt him.Hours later a burning pain spread throughout his body. It felt like his stomach was filled with razor wire. The insects chittered as he spasmed and moaned. It was only when he felt a terrible squirming feeling beneath his skin that he realised the insects hadn't been protecting him. They had been protecting their young.
