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Keep calm! Lilly shouted at herself as the monster flexed its sharp claws. Think of something!
Lilly shifted and winced when a stick stabbed her stomach. That gave her an idea. She clutched the ground beneath her as the monster stepped out of the brush. Its fur was mussed and bloodied patches dotted its body. It curled its lips back and snarled at her.
Lilly eased herself up to a sitting position, keeping her hands still tightly clenched at her sides. The monster snapped its sharp teeth at her before it lunged at the young woman. She threw her arms in front of her and released all the debris she'd picked up off the ground. Needles, dry leaves, dirt and tiny pebbles flew into the beast's face. The werewolf yipped and clutched its face as it stumbled back.
Lilly leapt to her
