From CHUPACABRAThe man with the white coat and shining mirror eyes opened the door. The chupacabra moved farther back into his den, his powerful hind legs pressed into the corner. "Hungry?" the man said. The chupacabra did not move. He stared at the man's hand. It was wrapped in cloth as bright as the man's coat. He had tasted the man's blood and wanted more. But he stayed where he was . . . still, silent. "I have something that will get you out of that box," the man said. The chupacabra knew what was coming. He felt liquid dripping from his jaw. His belly rattled like the doors. But he stayed where he was. Watching. Waiting. Excerpted from Chupacabra by Roland Smith All rights reserved by the original copyright owners. Excerpts are provided for display purposes only and may not be reproduced, reprinted or distributed without the written permission of the publisher.