The Bloody Butterfly

The Bloody Butterfly is a fascinating creature.

I was fortunate (or rather...unfortunate) enough to meet one a little over a year ago. It tries to blend in with a crowd of other creatures, yet it fails to show any true concern for any of them. It stands out- but not in a good way, like a subtle poison disguised in ordinary food.

What's so fascinating about the Bloody Butterfly is how captivating it is. The way is flaps its blood red wings is an illusion that plays games with your mind. Many people have fallen victim to this trance, which tends to lead to the same result: a sense of loss. The Bloody Butterfly's illusion entrances victims with hope, making them believe that it's a sign for good things to happen in the future. When the Bloody Butterfly leaves, the hope remains for a while, then turns to the sense of loss, almost rejection. There have been reported situations where the victim has become obsessed with the Bloody Butterfly. No one knows why interaction with Bloody Butterfly causes these things. It's been reported that the Bloody Butterfly may appear in the morning, afternoon, and evening.

Once you see through the illusion you realize how plain this butterfly really is.

But because it blends itself within a crowd, it's hard to identify bloody butterflies.
One will rarely ever realize they're in its trance.

-AJ