Shadow of the Beast

'A bear?' Harper thought.

She beat Alma to the punch, reacting even faster.

She came out of the kitchen, her eyes watering from the smoke, but she stared straight at the man who brought the news. "Did you just say there's a bear nearby?"

The man saw Harper and nodded, still looking a bit stunned.

Alma realized what was happening and immediately started crying.

The man said, "Alma, don't cry. You n