True they can. I am not sure about this
I wrote a short story that took up an entire summer day...
Still I'm not sure that is the answer you are looking for so please explain better if I'm not answering correctly.
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-Miri
Answer:
The story is told by a Demon, who sits and observes the actions of a solitary man in a desolate, terrifying land. Through the tale, the Demon attempts to provoke the man.