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The creature finally overcomes your will and, in that instant, you see its eyes widen with fearful recognition. Then you notice its bony hand is gliding rapidly towards an alarm button which protrudes from the side of its desk. You advance towards the desk but it is too late: the button has been pressed.

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Text copyright © 1990 Joe Dever.
Illustrations copyright © 1990 Brian Williams.