The night was very still. I sat on my back porch and looked at the trees. The moon was a bright, white circle in the sky. It made everything look silver. Usually, the woods are loud with crickets, but tonight, it was dead silent.

I felt like someone was watching me.

Suddenly, a huge shape stepped out from the shadows. My heart jumped into my throat. It was a wolf, but it was massive. It was taller than a man. Its fur was blacker than the night. Its eyes were a glowing, burning gold.

I ...