Dead America - New York Tales - Peyton's Nightmare by Derek Slaton

Author:Derek Slaton [Slaton, Derek]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-06-15T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SIX

The tension hung heavy in the air as the trio stood rigid in the elevator, descending down the lengthy shaft toward the platforms below. Chad edged past Justin with a determined step, prompting Peyton to follow suit once she caught on to his movement.

"OK girl, when those doors open, you be prepared for anything," Chad instructed, his voice steely with resolve. "If there's only a handful of them, we'll take them out."

"And if there's too many to deal with?" Peyton's voice wavered with uncertainty.

"Push them back and hope that the doors close," Chad replied tersely.

"Because we've had such good luck tonight, right?" Peyton's retort dripped with sarcasm.

Chad's lips curled into a smirk as he focused his attention on the imminent threat before them. Moments stretched on in tense silence until the elevator car finally settled into place with a subtle jolt, marked by a solitary ding from the bell heralding their arrival. The doors slid open, revealing the dimly lit employee platform beyond, accompanied by the ominous sound of moaning.

Without hesitation, two figures garbed in the same uniform as Justin hurtled toward them.

"Hit 'em!" Chad's command rang out as both he and Peyton sprang into action, darting out from the confines of the elevator and positioning themselves strategically for the fight.

With purposeful strides, Chad gathered momentum, his shoulder lowering as he prepared to meet the oncoming threat head-on. The impact of his collision sent the zombie careening, its form spiraling through the air before crashing to the ground with a sickening thud.

In one fluid motion, Chad pivoted, brandishing his crowbar with lethal precision as he rained down blows upon the fallen creature's skull. Each strike echoed with the sound of breaking bone, until finally, the zombie lay motionless, its grotesque contents spilling onto the unforgiving concrete below.

Meanwhile, Peyton faced a more daunting challenge with her adversary. The towering zombie bearing down on her stood well over six feet tall, its muscular frame presenting a formidable obstacle. Unlike Chad's straightforward approach, Peyton knew she couldn't afford to meet the creature head-on; such a maneuver would likely result in her being flattened on the unforgiving ground.

Assessing her options swiftly, Peyton recognized that her best chance lay in incapacitating the zombie by bringing it to the ground. As the creature closed in on her, she dropped low, wielding her baton with determination as she aimed a powerful strike toward its ankle.

The sickening sound of bone snapping echoed through the air as their paths intersected, but to Peyton's dismay, the zombie remained upright, albeit momentarily disoriented. Regaining its bearings, the creature lunged forward with renewed aggression, closing the distance between them in a menacing stride.

Backpedaling rapidly, Peyton attempted to put distance between herself and the relentless assailant, but her efforts were thwarted as the zombie seized hold of her non-dominant arm with a vice-like grip. Reacting instinctively, she swung her baton with all her strength, the force of the blow shattering the creature's nose, yet failing to deter its relentless advance.

Desperation mounting, Peyton launched another fierce strike, pouring every ounce of her remaining strength into the attack.

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