“It’s good to be back, isn’t it Tara?” says Ma.

Tara nods. “I’m hungry!”

Madhav rubs his stomach. “Also hungry,” he says loudly.

“We have milk, eggs, bread and vegetables in the fridge,” says Ma.

“I’ll cook dinner!” says Pa.

“Pa, can you make fried rice?” asks Tara.

“Fried rice,” Madhav echoes.

As soon as Tara, Madhav, Ma and Pa enter the house, they know that something is wrong. Very wrong.

“Chee! What’s that smell?” cries Tara.

“A MONSTER!” yells Madhav.