The challenge word this week is Nail. Thanks to the mighty Kripke for such toys to play with! Hope you enjoy the read.

Had he not deliberately slowed down to ensure that Sam made it out in front of him then Dean would have outpaced the creature, fast as it was.

However, his need for Sam's safety exposed him to its wild fury and the vicious, jagged nails on its grasping hand tore through the thin cotton of his t- shirt.

The talons ripped deep, bloody grooves into his back, rending his skin from shoulder to hip as he squirmed, gasping, from its grasp.

Bobby's shotgun blast persuaded his release, leaving Sam to grab his brother as Dean stumbled weakly to his knees.

Thank you for reading.