The closer we creep toward our destination, the less I feel able to speak to my traveling companion. Words are able to escape my throat but my lips feel pressed by some diabolical force unseen. I took a selfie in order to attempt to capture an image of my tormentor. My horror cannot be described! I am beginning to fear this pilgrimage is ill-fated. So many birds...#horror #storytelling #Virginia #EdgarAllanPoe #Poe #readingselfie #horrorselfie