Invader - Far Too Loud

Suddenly there was a heavy explosion.

The ground heved.

I looked up and saw a metallic spider.

A monstrous tripod, higher than the tallest steeple.

The walking engine of glittering metal, emitting indefinite power,

which roared like thunder.

Overhead, a huge funnel.

And I realized with horror that I had seen this awful thing before.

The ghostly, terrible, heat ray.

Fire.

Roared, like thunder.

Fire.