The Colossal Stray

The giant tortoise snapped up the food and swallowed it whole.

Thalia figured the truck had already driven far enough. It was time for her to leave.

She quietly stepped back, then turned and sprinted toward the base while the tortoise was busy eating.

After running for a while, she glanced over her shoulder. Snow mist rolled in the distance. The giant tortoise was still chasing her. "Seriously?"

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