The sound it made wasn't a normal hit. It was like a whip crack followed by a crunch.
The creature's hand slammed into Lars's shoulder.
The impact threw him sideways like a ragdoll.
His body crashed against a wall and slid to the floor.
Then, the monster stepped forward again.
Its arm rose high, shadow falling over Calliope as it brought its hand down like it wanted to crush her.
"Everyone! Move!" I shouted.
Two portals opened beside me, leading to one of the rooms I had already confirmed as safe.
I used telekinesis to grab the children and Calliope and threw them through the portals.
The creature's hand slammed into the spot where she had been standing a second ago.
The ground cracked and dented.
"Alan! Take everyone away!" Mira yelled and rushed forward.
Her rapier burst into flames as she charged.
The sword's edge gleamed orange in the dim corridor.
She stabbed straight toward the creature's chest.
I turned back toward the portal.
