I asked over my shoulder, looking back and forth from Jodi to Steven. We had been driving for twenty minutes and were turning off the highway. I planned to cut through the farm fields to make our way to the freeway to get back into town quickly. “We can’t take her home like that.” “Well, we need ...
Ronnie’s voice was soft, a feather touch from behind me, as if she was afraid of startling me.I had turned away to stare at the door leading back into the building, assuming that’s how Fletcher had disappeared. Yes, I’d heard the wings, but I’d never seen Fletcher fly for curse’s sake. Ronnie sai...
I sat and watched the flames gutter until only glowing embers were left. Those tiny sparks of heat were all it took to change my life, to steal it away. I realized I hadn’t thought about Steven or Jodi or getting back to my old life for over an hour. The draw of the Slaugh was a sneaky one; if I ...
I kicked off my covers and stumbled out of bed, picking at my shirt to pull it away from my damp skin. It was difficult to open my eyes, and when I managed it, my vision was soft and blurry. I managed to get to the bathroom and find the sink. The cold water on my face went a long way to waking me...
Ronnie and I had struggled up the mountain, our feet sinking into the snow and sapping our energy, but Krampus walked as steadily as though he was on a summer stroll through the park. His shoulder dug into my stomach. Bile rose in my throat, making it burn. He was still hu...