When a mother puts on headphones to block out the world, she never expects real danger to arrive at her doorstep. Some mistakes take only a single second to change a family forever.
A quiet afternoon can turn into a desperate struggle for survival when warnings are ignored for too long. So let's dive into this story chapter by chapter and enjoy every moment of it.
Leo: Mom! Mom, please open the door! There is a lion outside!
The heavy bass from Sarah's headphones washed over her as she moved to the beat in her bright living room.
Leo: Mom! Please! It is right behind me!
Claws scraped violently against the wooden porch as a low growl shook the front door frame.
Sarah: What was that sound?
Sarah slid the headphones down to her neck, her smile fading into instant horror as wood splintered.
Sarah: Leo! Oh my god, where are you!