The little girl tugged Aurora closer, burying her face in Aurora's chest. Aurora could feel her small body trembling with fear.

Aurora's own eyes widened in terror as the monster leaped down from the massive rock where it had been perched moments before.

The monster crept closer, tilting its massive head as if assessing its prey.

Aurora's heart pounded in her ears as she hugged the little girl tighter.

The monster opened its mouth wide, and though ...