Elaine screams again.
Little Peter covers his ears, and his pane of view goes black as he closes his eyes.
Big Peter attempts to punch the man in black’s jaw, but his hand goes straight through.
James falls to his knees, groaning as more blood spurts from his mouth.
Little Peter opens his eyes, looking up through the cracks at his mother.
Elaine looks up at the man in black. Hands over her mouth, she steps backwards, bumping into the table, and knocks off a bowl. It shatters on the floor. Putting her hands behind her, she pats at the wood, finding the table’s corner.
The man in black walks towards her at a steady and patient pace, holding out his sword dripping with James’ blood, and raises it at her. "I'll give you one last chance. Give me the boy, and I'll let you live.” He puts ou
