Br'er Rabbit and the Tar-Baby

"Br'er Rabbit and the Tar-Baby" was a story which Danny Wilkinson's mother told him when he was little. It had given him nightmares for weeks afterwards.

In the story, Br'er Rabbit fought a glistening man made of tar and became more and more glued to his opponent with every blow.

Danny remembered the story when he was being pulled to his death into the pavement. (PROSE: The House That Jack Built)