The shadow that wanted to eat the children

A shadow hid in a corner of a deserted house, on a night of thunder and lightning. It had a hunger for children, especially those who were frightened and alone. It could sense their fear from far away, and it chased it like a hound. It could morph, grow or shrink, stretch or contract. It could also mimic sounds, such as a cat purring or a bird singing. It knew that soon someone would pass by the house, a group of children who had dared to play hide and seek. It clapped its hands and grinned evilly. It was ready to attack.

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