The Grim: First-Born Monsters

The first monsters, known as The Grim*, were born from ink experiments. At first, they were just marks on the page, shapeless and quiet. But then, in the blink of an eye, they sprung to life.

The first was The Silent One. It was delicate but sharp, moving with a quiet force. Its presence was subtle, yet it carried an unspoken mystery. It didn’t need to say anything.

The next born was Vengeful. Raw, untamed, with jagged lines and power. It didn’t ask for attention, it demanded it. It moved without hesitation.

The Mischief Maker followed. It was small, unpredictable, and playful. It didn’t play by the rules. It darted between the others, creating chaos for the sake of it, never staying still long enough to be caught.

Finally, there was The Tall One. Tall, lean, and impossible to ignore. Its lines stretched across the page, calm but commanding. It moved slowly and deliberately, always watching from the edges, quietly guiding the others, never rushing but always present.

Together, they were the first Grims. Each was born from the same ink but carries a different essence. They weren’t meant to follow a plan. They were just meant to exist.

In the end, they were all part of the same story, my story.

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*The old English word grim means "fierce", "savage", or "cruel." It has historically been associated with dark or foreboding figures, often used in mythologies or folklore to describe spirits, deities, monsters or creatures linked to death, doom, or the afterlife. In some cultures, grim may also relate to certain beings who are associated with vengeance or punishing wrongdoers, adding to its association with fear or mortality.