As soon as I heard a knock on my front door, I ran to open it. My heart raced in excitement as I expected to greet Gabriel, but instead, a man with a half-burned face and razor-sharp teeth stood in the breezeway. His shadow as black as smoke lurked around him as he tapped his foot impatiently on the concrete.
“Hi young lady, I really need your help if you could please come with me.” His breath filled the air smelling of cigarette smoke and alcohol.
“Um, I’ll be right back.” I attempted to slam the door, but the man put his foot in the door frame.
“I won’t take no for an answer,” he growled as his eyes turned dark red. I jumped back in fear.
“Please go. I have nothing for you,” my voice shook. My heart raced and my throat started to close. I have never been so scared in my life.
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