THE LIE
With effortless strength, the figure hurled him across the lot, sending him crashing into a pile of dump.
Josh groaned, pain radiating through his body as he tried to sit up. His vision blurred, but he could just make out the massive figure approaching, its footsteps heavy and unyielding. Panic flared as he struggled to reach for his weapon, his fingers fumbling over the broken asphalt. Written by Peter's Gracious stories.
Before he could react, the figure loomed over him, casting a dark shadow. It crouched down, revealing a face marked with both rage and something close to pity. "Stay down," it rumbled, voice deep and menacing. "You've caused enough trouble."