Norton, Andre - Anthology (15 page)

 
          
 
A dreadful snuffling stopped her in
midsentence
.

 
          
 
She turned, and there it was, the nightmare
from the box, hideous head nearly touching the ceiling. The evil red eyes
gleamed and a harsh voice came from the dreadful mouth. "Hello,
Tracy
," the monster said, reaching out for her.