Hopelessness

"What do we have here? Interesting..."

The demonic-looking woman stared at Alex with great interest in her eyes.

Then, she turned to the dying man and took him by his head.

"Why did you take the ruby out?" She spoke softly but she emanated the impression of a slithering snake.

The man gagged as the woman's nails punctured into his already bleeding head, but he nonetheless still replied, "Goddess, I have found the greatest offering for you...."

The woman nodded and said, "It does seem to be the case. Well, as a reward, you will become part of me!"

The man's eyes widened as the demoness took the bright ruby in her hand and placed it upon his head.

Suddenly, the man's body melted until it turned into a black goop and the dark substance entered the ruby.

'What have I crossed paths with....?' Alex was starting to regret ever following the monster in the first place.

A bead of cold sweat dripped upon the ground and the demoness turned back to him.