Chapter 9

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Mossy, thick tree roots were edging out of the framed picture, feeling the framework and wall. The Nevergreen stood, seemingly transfixed by the roots, where it had been choking Hannah moments before. As the roots snuck closer to where the Nevergreen was, Hannah edged over, unnoticed, towards where the metal bat lay, on the other side of the room. She grasped the handle and turned to the Nevergreen, still seeming entranced by the advancing roots. As one root probed the beast's massive foot, it gave a massive shudder, like a bucket of ice had been poured over it. At the same time, the rest of the roots exploring underneath the desk and across the ceiling all focussed on the Nevergreen and raced towards it. The creature, finally realizing what danger it was in, turned to run. Seeing Hannah clutching the bat on the other side of the room, it crouched into a hunter's stance. Before the roots could wrap around it's legs, it leapt the length of the room, straight towards Hannah.

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