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“The creature. Ole Black is loose,” said Basil. Max and Milo quickly shook the others awake. “There’s no time to run. We’ll have to fight.
Milo turned to a sleepy Spriggan. “Go wake up the troll. Hurry. Tell her to grab whatever weapons she can.” The Spriggan scurried away and disappeared inside.
“How do you know...” started Max, but Basil cut him off. “I felt it before I heard it. The shifters,” he said, then whipped around. “It’s here.”
Max and Milo ignited their magic first, followed by the twins and the goblins. Basil moved off to the side. Ole Black barreled into the yard and skidded to a stop. It growled and snapped at the sight of all the magic. Its head swayed from side to side, as it sniffed the air.
The door to the cottage flew open and Merna filled its frame. “I knew thi
