CHAPTER 28 No more Reaper's Reap

In a small, dimly lit room, a young boy named Tommy sat huddled in the corner, his small frame trembling with fear as he recounted the terrifying encounter with the creature that had almost taken his life. His hands shook as he clutched a tattered teddy bear close to his chest, seeking comfort in its familiar presence. "It was big," Tommy whispered, his voice barely above a hoarse whisper, his eyes wide with terror as he relived the harrowing experience. "With long, sharp claws and eyes as dark as the night." The memory of the creature's attack was still fresh in his mind, the sound of its unearthly screech echoing in his ears like a nightmare come to life. He had been playing alone in the woods when it had descended upon him, its shadowy form looming over him like a specter from the depths of his darkest fears. "I tried to run," Tommy continued, his voice trembling with emotion, "but it was too fast. It caught me and... and..." His words trailed off, choked by tears as he struggle