Books with title creature: A Short Story

When Marc followed his dog down a trail into the woods at night, he knew it was a mistake. He had no idea how big until he saw the creature. Now that he has, his life will never be the same.

Mark, who likes to play basketball, is unhappy when the taller boys will not let him in their game, no matter what he tries, until the school custodian, a tall man, gives him some encouraging advice, in a story by two high school juniors.