The Viridian Spider:

I awoke early the next morning. I was still snuggled up tight with Fiona on the couch. I sat up very slowly so as not to wake my poor sister. She had already been through so much and she needed all the rest she could get. I looked around and it was still dark outside. I got to my feet without waking Fiona and moved through the silent house on tip toes. I maneuvered easily in the low light of street lights cast through the windows facing the street. I opened the front door and slipped quietly onto the front porch. I walked around to the backyard...