Growl from Above

Inside, the officers moved carefully down the hallway. The lead man reached for the attic hatch, signaling his partner into position. As the wooden door creaked open and the ladder slid down, a deep, guttural growl rumbled from above. The sound vibrated through the ceiling, making John’s stomach drop even from outside. The officers didn’t flinch. One began climbing, flashlight steady, while the other raised the tranquilizer gun in readiness.
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