“Well... Umm... You see, we've a tradition in our village. We don't tell outsiders about it.” “Okay, I understand.” “Our village is haunted by La Sollozante. Every sixth full moon of each year we need to sacrifice someone to keep our village and village people safe.” —————————— 𝑹𝒆𝒂𝒅 𝒊𝒏 𝒄𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒊𝒐𝒏 —————————— “Now that's interesting. But I thought you weren't supposed to tell.” “So every year we bring an outsider here. We need to explain to him what's happening before the ritual. This is important. Because you see, she doesn't feed on flesh, but on your fear.” “Umm... I don't think I like where this is going.” “I'm sorry, but you see, if she doesn't get her fill, she'll return early and take one of us. So please understand, there's nothing personal. Oh, and don't worry. We put a paralyzing agent in your coffee, you won't feel a thing.”