The Tall Grass Monster

What lives in the tall grass can’t be seen from a distance. You have to go near enough to peek between the stalks. You have to lean forward, off balance, with your neck extended, and only then, when it’s too late, will you see the claw that shoots out to grab you by the throat and drag you in. Then you’ll be trapped there. You won’t be able to leave. The grass seems flimsy enough, but it binds you because you chose it. You were curious. You looked too close. Soon you’ll become the thing in the tall grass yourself. Now the only way to get company is to wait until the next wanderer comes by and looks into the tall grass and leans near enough for you to grab him. And you will. I promise. You will.