A-M-Stryx

Chapter 6… I Win the Jackpot Then Get Therapy Whatever the thing that used to be a Sleepwalker was, it didn’t go down easily. I hit at it with my bat and, while it recoiled, its tendrils were quick to snap back. For some reason, though, I found myself able to get out of the way with an agility I never had, even when I was ten the first time. But it wasn’t like I could just dodge forever. While I could duck and weave around the tentacles like a pro, the thing was still lightning fast. One stray tentacle slashed my shoulder, making me yell in pain. With a sudden twist, I smashed it with my bat. The monster withdrew as I panted and clutched at my wound. I could feel the throbbing pain in my shoulder, but…well, intellectually, I knew that this would have me on the ground if I was lucky. In reality, though, it stung and I could feel the wet blood on my shirt, but still felt good to go. The monster, though, brought its tendrils back, but help up the