The odious wretch stood before me, wanting, searching for a change of heart in my eyes. If I said no, he could, and would, come after my loved ones, the very thought of which rendered me timorous. If I agreed to his request, I, debilitated and ashamed once more, would be left to grieve the creation of yet another hideous progeny. Defeated, I agreed to his demand and set off to work on a second monster
The odious wretch stood before me, wanting, searching for a change of heart in my eyes. If I said no, he could, and would, come after my loved ones, the very thought of which rendered me timorous. If I agreed to his request, I, debilitated and ashamed once more, would be left to grieve the creation of yet another hideous progeny. Defeated, I agreed to his demand and set off to work on a second monster