I feel a tug from the stream flowing through the woods.
The bubbling of the passing water speaks to me in a language I do not know but somehow understand.
I walk closer to the beauty and feel some relief in my shoulders.
As I am captivated by the stream, I neglect to notice the being coiling around my feet.
My body freezes.
I stand in shock and terror as the creature leans to stare into my avoidant face.
It begs for my attention.