“And what are you supposed to be?” “She’s a Hannah-beast!” Mel crowed. “Say boo, Hannah. Say boo and show the man how scary you can be.” “Boo,” Hannah said quietly. The man shook his head, laughed. The girls laughed too. Hannah stood up taller, rocked back on her heels, and lunged forward like a snake about to strike. “BOO!” she screamed. The old man jumped, startled. Then he frowned, muttered, “Crazy kid,” and closed the door in their faces. The girls squealed, squealed with joy, patted her on the back. “Nice job, Hannah-beast.” “Holy shit, did you see his face?” “Hannah-beast is scary!”
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