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Clara sprinted faster than she thought possible, using her magic to skim over the deep snow. Circling the glade with the monster in hot pursuit, she tried to buy time while Zak manoeuvred his way out of the trap.
‘You free yet?’ she shouted over her shoulder.
‘Do I look free to you? I need more time!’
He tossed the Void Bottle at her as she sped past, which she fumbled but managed to keep in her hands.
‘Oof! Hey, I – Argh!’
Thin strands of hair fell behind her as Krampus sliced the air near her head. She sped under a fallen tree, hoping it would slow the monster down, but it didn’t. Instead, he clambered over the top in a simian fashion, sweeping his vast arms between the branches to fish her out of her shelter. She bolted before he managed to get too close.
A frustrated rumble c
