The beast, they said, stood on two legs, was covered in hair, and had long claws that could hollow a man. A few swore it growled people's names and somehow knew their most awful secrets. Since hearing about the beast, the man's been running through the woods to avoid it. He thinks the creature's on his trail and that escape lies up ahead. But he sees the sweat on his hairy limbs and his large, cupped hands; he hears his own gruff voice heaving. He tries not to notice even as dark memories return to mind. He feels a recognition nearing.

By Norbert Kovacs

From: United States

Website: http://www.norbertkovacs.net