A Beastly Welcome

Just as Lola stepped inside, she heard a low, guttural growl from the shadows beneath a nearby tree.

It sounded like an animal, but something was unsettling about it. It was a mix of threat and hostility. On this eerie, quiet night, the sound was terrifying.

Horrified, Lola clutched her chest, trying to calm herself. 'It's probably just a cat or a dog,' she thought.

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