#Spooktober 05
time a chill descended my spine
Late 1980s, the first time encountering a wolf spider in Florida.
I opened a door and it was on the wall across the hallway. Larger than my hand, its legs were so thick they resembled pipe cleaners.
I’m extremely arachnophobic.
Chills? Oh yes. I froze, waves of trembling coursing through me as perspiration broke out on my brow. My voice disappeared as trembling became violent shaking.