Tattoo Tales: The Ink That Shouldn’t Exist Part 1
- Feb 23, 2025
- 2 min read
Updated: May 7
# Mabee Inked Archives: Tony’s Tattoo Truths & Tales
Unusual Requests in the Tattoo World
Some clients bring in wild requests. Others come with deep regrets. And, there are some who bring something that shouldn’t be possible.
A Mysterious Client
He walked in just before closing time. A quiet man in his late 40s, he appeared pale. His eyes were sunken, as if he hadn’t slept in weeks. With a subtle gesture, he slid a folded paper across the counter.
Without a word, I opened it. A design I had never seen before. Intricate, sharp lines twisted in ways that felt wrong. Something about it made my stomach twist uncomfortably.
“Where’d you get this?” I asked, curiosity piqued.
He hesitated before saying, “It’s been in my family for generations.”
I raised an eyebrow. “What does it mean?”
He locked eyes with me, declaring firmly, “It has to be exact. Every line. Every mark. No mistakes.” A shiver shot down my spine. I should’ve said no. I really should have. But instead, I stenciled it on, laid out my machine, and began working. From the moment the needle touched his skin, something felt off.
The Ink’s Behavior
The ink wouldn’t settle right. The lines blurred at the edges, despite my steady hand. As I continued, the air in the shop grew heavier. Halfway through, I experienced something strange. The ink was moving.
It wasn’t spreading or bleeding. It was shifting. I wiped it down, blinking in disbelief. No way was this real. Yet, there it was—the lines weren’t where I had placed them.
The man sat there, motionless. Not a flinch or complaint. Just silence. Then he spoke softly, almost in a whisper, “It’s waking up.”
My blood ran cold.
A Strange Compulsion
“Excuse me?” I asked, my voice uncharacteristically tight.
He smiled, but it wasn’t a happy smile. It was knowing.
“You should finish,” he urged. “Before it notices you.”
I don’t know why, but my hands continued to work. It felt like something else was in control. The moment I laid down the final line, he exhaled sharply as if he had been holding his breath for ages.
I wiped away the excess ink. The tattoo was finally complete. And as I looked at it, I swear… it blinked.
To be continued…
What’s Next?
Look for part two next week! Until then, stay tuned!
Would you finish a tattoo if you saw the ink moving? What do you think is happening here? Drop your thoughts below!
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Would you keep tattooing if something supernatural started happening?
Hell yes, I'd see it through 😈
Nope, I'd run for the hills 😳
Maybe, if I was getting paid extra 🤔
Drop your vote in the comments below!
Until the next crazy session, keep your ink meaningful… or cursed.
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