#hellghoulweek2024

Halbrand went quiet at these words. He stood up and silently walked to the bathroom. “Baby? You okay?” No response. Galadriel followed, finding him staring into the mirror, his toothbrush in his fist. As if he’d been stopped, distracted from doing anything but looking intently at his reflection. Wrapping her arms around him she pressed her lips into his back, but it was an act of comfort ignored. Unlike minutes ago on the couch when she had run her hand absentmindedly through his hair. Halbrand had sighed and squeezed her a little. “Mmm… that feels nice.” He’d said. Did that even happen? “Halbrand, what’s wrong? I’m scared.” His eyes darted swiftly in the mirror to meet hers. “You should be.” Galadriel pulled away from him instinctively, watching him turn around, throw the toothbrush down, and grasp the sink until his knuckles went white. But he wasn’t shaking. He was still. Like a lake with a crocodile hovering under the surface. Ready to strike.

Here is my first offering for @hellghoulweek 2024! I combined the day one and day two prompts of 'monsters' and 'whatever you do, don't fall asleep' to bring you this horrifying piece!

Warnings: Sauron is a very creepy monster.

Link to Ao3: https://archiveofourown.org/works/59938468