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Deep in the center of smoky Manhattan, a predator waits. Lurking in alleyways that run parallel to the river, it darts to and fro, searching out victims. Low voltage powerlines provide highways for this creature, which has no fear of falling or electrocution. It is in complete control of every situation, until one day it is spotted! A reporter braves the dank and gloomy alleys, hoping against hope that it will not prove to be a dangerous animal. Finally, after a harrowing chase and escape, the picture is published in the New York Times. The headlines read, "Killer Egg on the Loose!", "A Species of Mutated Radioactive Egg Preys Upon Manhattan!", and "Will You be Next?". More after this short commercial break! Thank you for listening, this is Alyssa Malcolm of Manhattan News.