I was very young when I discovered the beast. It was a warm summer day and I was playing in the forest behind my home. The trees towered above me and my imagination ran wild of what things could be hiding in the dense foliage. Then something began to rise from the bushes. First it surpassed me and then the trees. It finally stopped and opened its enormous eye and made a loud yawn. You could hear it from miles away. It took its first step and the ground shook. It nearly knocked me off balance. It walked for a while and of course I followed it. It smelled like a wet dog. It stopped for a bit and I put my hand on its fur. I put my whole arm in before I touched its skin. It was like being engrossed in a pillow. Then I realized it was getting dark and thought my mother might be worried. I went home and that night, even though I couldn’t see it, I could feel the beasts presence watching over me.

Hello?

Is someone there?

I promise I am safe

I promise I am nice

I will not hurt you

I will not scare you

I am looking for some advice

Please, I beg of you

My eyes are sore and swollen

I just need some help

Thank you very much

You are so kind

Now that I can see