Tap, tap, tap… She couldn’t believe her ears.

Tap, tap, tap… He was so handsome and full of wit, so perfect for her.

Tap, tap, tap… If only her mother hadn't warned her.

Tap, tap, tap… She would have followed him to the end of the world.

“What is it, my dear?” he asked as they danced, twirling and twirling on the glossy marble hall.

“My mother warned me,” she replied. “but perhaps I could ignore her, if you promise we won’t leave until the last dance.”

Tap, tap, tap… "That can be arranged.." He smiled.

Tunda,

Beautiful, dark creatures who lure their victims into their traps are common to every folklore tradition around the world.

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