Coulter's screams

Though it was now muted, Seth could still feel the fear increasing.

Somewhere beyond the pillowy darkness enfolding him, the creature was nearing Coulter.

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Coulter started screaming. Although the sounds were muffled by the cocoon, Seth had never heard such unrestrained expressions of pure terror. Seth resisted the impulse to start tearing the cocoon apart. He wanted to help, but what could he do? Coulter did not scream long.

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