Dessert

Too sweet, too sinister.

Melanie opened wide, as Dr.Lane began probing her mouth. "So what's the problem?"

"My tooth hurts."

"I see." The young dentist shook his head. "What've you been eating?"

Hmm. He wasn't one of the usual weirdos. Melanie saw the promise.

"I prey on cute guys."

"So?" He smiled, humoring her. "They can't cause a cavity."

Rolling her eyes, she flashed him her real, dagger-like pearly whites. As she sunk them into him, the horror in his eyes faded away along with his life.

"No." Melanie muttered, reaching into her pocket. "But the chocolate flavored after-mints could."