[Jake.]

Originally Posted by Ben

...he ran to the cabin scared and smelling of urine. He could hear Kizzy still wailing in the distance and it would not be long before she caught up. He hammered on the big wooden door of the cabin. He heard footsteps and willed them to hurry.

'HELP ME', he pleaded'.

The door swung open and a pair of strong hands grabbed him, dragged him in and slammed the door shut.

Shaun, dazed by that sudden flurry of events turned round to see a big stocky gentleman.

'You're safe now, boy', he spoke, with a voice surprisingly mellow for his stature. 'That beast will not get us in here, there's magic around the house, my partner is a practicing witch', he continued. 'My name is Joe C, and that that there is my wife, MMImi'.

Shaun turned to see a skinny, but very tall looking young lady, dressed all in black and gave a little wave. She smiled back gently, which made him feel a little reassured, then she brought him over a cup of warm cocoa.

***

Ammi roused from her sleep and found lying next to her face Nims lucky potato. Oh what great luck that brought she thought, shaking her groggy head.

She suddenly became aware of footsteps walking nearer on the wooden floor...