Blood

Michel's heart was beating so hard it felt as if it was going to pop out of his chest and hit the floor with a splat. Minutes ago he was enjoying a nice jog through the park until now. The blood was everywhere. Even the grass that used to be green was now covered in crimson. Blood spatters all over the leaves of the trees as high as he could reach. Michel just stood there in unbelief, shocked by the site. His mind kicked in to overdrive as he turned and ran as fast as he could to his car to call 911. It seemed like forever before he got to the car. Panting and in a panic he hunted for his keys. He pulled them out dropping them on the ground. He quickly bent over and picked them up fumbling with the lock of the car. He threw open the door grabbing his cell phone. He shook in fear so bad that he almost dialed the wrong number but was able to manage. A relieving female voice spoke on the other end of the phone.

"911, what is your emergency?"

"Blood....It's everywhere....."

"Sir, did you say blood?"

"Everywhere.....on the trees, in the grass, everywhere!"

"Where are you located at sir?", the female voice replied.

Silence. Michel was drawing a blank. Where am I? Think. Think. The park!

"Sir... Sir... are you still there?", The female voice was louder over the phone to attempt to get Michel's attention, "Sir I need to know your location so I can send someone out there.

"Central Park on 95th street and hurry! I will be in a red Dodge pickup!"

"We will be right there!"

"Please hurry!" Michel hung up the phone.

Michel felt tears start to push their way out of his eyes. Who could have done this? He thought. The main question was if that was human blood, then where was the body!