it was like your life flashed before your eyes, right as the thing opened its maw, sticky black goo seeping out of its mouth and sticking to its yellowing teeth. that thing was going to eat you, you were sure of it.

just as you were sending prayers to whatever god was up above, a bright flash and the sound of something disintegrating could be heard, and the lack of growling brought your racing heart some comfort.

“you cryin’?” a cocky voice taunted, bringing attention to the tears that trailed down your soft cheeks.