Put the novelty earring in your mouth

You place the earring in your mouth. It feels strangely heavy on your tongue. You feel an odd tickle in your throat. A part of you wants to swallow the earring.

I will not release you, the dark thing says.

Its touch burns coldly against your skin. Your clothing offers no protection from cold this intense.

I am done with being alone. I will show you affection in the manner of your kind.

Something that is almost like a face leans in to kiss you.

Do you: