The knife sank deep into the creatures foot, but drew no blood. The creature howled that familiar, terrifying scream.

As Anne and Alexi ran down the stairs, Anne cried out and covered her ears sensitively as she heard the scream. She glanced behind them to see the creature crawl to the top of the staircase. It stood crouched there, its large eyes still locked on hers. It opened its jaw wide and let out the deafening scream again. The two of them reached the front door after what felt like an eternity. Anne threw the door open and ran outside. Even as she glanced back inside, she saw the creature crawling down the stairs at an alarming rate. She cried out in panic and gripped the edge of the door, ready to shut it closed.