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Extract from Chapter : 6 - Melissa tells an unbelievable story that Simon and Ross believe. |
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| “As we studied the book we heard a noise from a crate beneath the desk. A meowing sound. Jillian said it must be the kidnapped cats. For one wonderful moment I thought I’d get Snowy back. We opened the lid a fraction. It wasn’t cats. It was vile bat-like creatures with large bony wings and huge mouths full of razor sharp teeth. Before we could slam the lid shut dozens had escaped. They attacked us—snapping at our hands and faces. One sunk its long fangs deep into my neck and began sucking my blood. Screaming I grabbed hold of it and pulled as hard as I could. It refused to let go. The pain was agonizing. I became dizzy. I was about to faint. In desperation I squeezed the horrid thing. It screeched in pain as I tried to crush it. Then, with a piercing hiss, it released its grip. The hideous creature squirmed about in my hand thrusting its toothy mouth at me in an effort to bite my fingers. It was slimy and its sharp bones dug into my skin. I threw it with all my strength against a wall. It flopped to the ground as if it was dead. But then I heard the sickening snapping of bones as its ribs shattered and its stomach burst open. Out of the blood and guts spewed about twenty new creatures. They all joined in the attack." |
