Killer Swan Terrorizes Father And Son

Swans are, by and large, known for their grace, as well as their great beauty. They are the bird most notably featured in the fable “The Ugly Duckling,” signifying a hopeful light at the end of the tunnel for those currently living his or her less than ideal existence. But what if that’s all a lie? What if, despite their aesthetic charm, swans aren’t actually all that great on the inside? What if, in fact, swans have it in them to be nasty, vile creatures?

A father and son watch as a swan walks across a frozen pond.

“Here he comes, Leo,” begins the Dad, watching as a majestic swan makes its way over the frozen surface of yonder pond. Once it reaches the edge of the ice, the hardened shell gives under its weight and it cracks, the swan floating on the stream.