sentences:  David is probably a serial killer, beginning with the killing of his childhood friend and leading to the killings of his abusive parents, unfaithful girlfriend and a special education student.By keeping these details hidden from the reader it is easier to sympathize with David, as we see what he sees as a narrator and not necessarily what actually takes place.The Llapasllaly is a small black creature who stalks David Rivers and has some kind of ghostly ability to speak with no audible voice.