Dailyprompt by 
Mira was realized that there is a vile secretion that covered in a green, slimy substance. As the two reached the heart of the dark cave, A black substance, viscous, and smelling rancid, lay still on the ground beside symbols deeply etched into rock. Thus the local legends spoke of a cursed artifact buried at the site, this item drawing strength from black mass. As Mira moved closer the secretion begin to fizz and a great stink arose. Indeed, it started to pop, followed by a slow horizontal shift like a reptile toward her. She pulled back startled and hyped up; noting that secretion was not just disgusting but was also alive in the protective sense.