Monster: A Fictional Narrative

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Richard started screaming as the large monster with shark-like teeth started bounding after him. "Help! Help!" he yelled. But no one was there to hear him. He swung right into a house on the road and slammed the door shut behind him. He knew the beast would be able to smell him, so he didn’t have much time. He locked the door and leaped up the stairs, taking them three at a time. He opened every closet, and every door in the house, and couldn’t find any weapon. He ran into the deserted kitchen, and there on the counter was exactly what he was looking for - an eight inch chef knife. It wasn’t much, but it would do. He heard the door break open, and the red – eyed monster appeared foaming at the mouth. He grabbed the knife and just as the

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