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It was a stormy night. Thunder cracked wickedly across the sky after lightning flashed its presence, temporarily painting the neighborhood with brilliant splashes of white.  Within this dark night, there rested the house whose lights barely illuminated the evening. Walking around in this pale moonless night was a woman and her dog. She eagerly awaited her pup to do the necessary exploring outside before she could head back into the house for shelter.

Unknown to her was the pair of beady coal black eyes that watched the two from the shadows of the night; the creature was cunning, patient, and its hunger for human flesh could not be satisfied. It utilized its six angular legs to creep throughout the night with ninja-like stealth. Its large antennae probed the area to ensure that only the two creatures were out and about.

Suddenly, the monster is distracted. The hunter sees something that surpasses the interest of the human and the dog. It sees the thing it hungers for more. Light. Its rock solid shell cracks in the middle, stretching out to display a hidden set of cellophane like wings that shimmer in the porch lights. It kicks its feet off from the ground and zooms towards the new goal. Its green and white shell glimmer perfectly in the light until “WHACK!”

It collides into the invisible window. Frustrated, it continues to attempt to break the barrier between it and the light. It’s solid body crushing into the window, creating a solid thudding sound. The woman heard the commotion and peers towards the sound. She sees it for the first time. Its anger apparent as the creature attempts to force itself through the window. Her eyes widen as the sight of the monster. With one final attempt, the beast crashes down onto the ground after a failed attempt to break through.

It’s legs frantically stretch to the skies, trying to flip itself back to its feet. The dog curiously gets close, nudging the hard-shelled hunter back onto its feet. It unleashes a harrowing hiss that startles both the girl and dog. The creature’s battle cry is effective, staffing off the light that it craves from the prey.  It unlocks it’s shell with a sickly crack and then launches itself towards the woman. She scurries away from its lunge and manages to get inside.

The monster returns to the shadows, waiting for their attempts to steal its valuable light. A mighty warrior enters the field. The man has come to do battle with the beast that has threatened his woman. His keen senses take effect as he can smell the beast’s scent in the air. He leans low to the ground, his eyes search the battlefield for his enemy. The creature was sure to be cunning.

His initial hunt for the creeping threat was unfruitful. Only traces of former locations to be found. Glimpses from within the shadows lead to shaking trees in an attempt to root out the masterful stalker. A plan is formed. The man retreats inside to gather precious hunting tools.

Once inside, the man is found to have a conflict within the tribe! A hunting net is thrown upon him! A battle of wits is hashed as he desperately tries to defend the tribe from the looming threat outside, but alas. No one listens as he struggles to free himself.

The hunter’s eyes observe the attempts of the man. Once he retreats inside, the creature springs forward, its wings flutter, legs dangling below with spider-curved architecture. It returns to its perch to guard its precious light. The hardened shells of the beast shine in its glow as it basks in a victorious glory. Suddenly, it is attacked without warning.

A mighty strike of the man knocks it down onto its back. Instinctively it kicks and thrashes back to his feet. It charges forward to knock the man down to feast upon his flesh. It hits a solid wall. Confusion sets in as the man lifts him up. His hands seem to be wrapped around something, but manipulating the world around the beast. A slam is heard! The beast is now trapped in a clear cage for observation. The mighty man had captured the June Bug. Set out as an example for all who dare oppose his prowess.

This has been a dramatic reading of a real life event. Anonymity has been used to protect the innocent. As well as the girly screams that was heard during this event; from the man.