Chapter 4

“Creature is gone. It is safe. Must hurry.”

It was almost sundown, which meant that a whole new set of horrors would start to roam once the moon showed itself, horrors Marcus was willing to let someone else discover. The wild man knew this and was trying to get them to safety.

“Where are we going?” Marcus asked.

“Take you home. Just like the others.”

“Others?

“Talk later. Must hide. Too dangerous at night.”

“Don’t the creatures sleep?”

“Not the scary ones.”

Marcus decided to heed this warning and shut his mouth. The man signaled for him to sit still, which Marcus also did. The man got up and looked around for a bit, then motioned for Marcus to follow.

“We use river. Helps find home.”

Marcus nodded and followed his leader to parts unknown.