When the girl turned into the deserted alley, his sadistic heart thrummed with anticipation. She was beautiful and innocent. Perfect for the taking.

Or so he thought.

She leapt on him like a feral animal, all teeth and claws. Humans are always so clueless, she thought. Perfect for the taking.

G.R. LeBlanc is a Canadian haiku poet and fiction writer who has always been fascinated by the otherworldly and unexplained. Learn more about her at sleekbio.com/grleblanc.