The Crate
With a strong tug, Maria forced her dog to follow her and slowly approached the mysterious object that was becoming clearer with each step. At first, it looked like a big gray plastic box.
As she drew nearer, a terrible smell hit her – along with a strange revelation. It was no box, it was an animal crate. What was it doing out here? Maria cautiously peered inside and a chill raced up her spine.