The Deadly Past by Christopher Pike

Author:Christopher Pike
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Aladdin

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When Adam, Sally, and Bryce reached Ann Templeton’s castle, they were horrified to find it under attack by a forty-foot tyrannosaurus. The most famous of all dinosaurs—and certainly the most feared—was immersed in the waters of the witch’s fabled moat. Seeing the monster, Sara, their obedient apatosaurus, quickly turned and tried to run away. But somehow Bryce managed to convince it to let them off before it headed for safer ground. Fortunately the tyrannosaurus saw neither Sara nor them. Together, the three of them huddled behind some bushes and watched as the tyrannosaurus took on Spooksville’s most powerful citizen.

“Still want to go to the witch for help?” Bryce asked Adam.

“I think Ann Templeton can handle this creature,” Adam said calmly, although he was far from sure. The roar of the tyrannosaurus made the screech of the pterodactyl sound almost welcoming. The alligators and crocodiles in the moat were all attacking the tyrannosaurus but they were mere annoyances to the dinosaur. It only had to step on them as they got near, and they were history. The tyrannosaurus seemed serious about getting into the castle. It was dismantling the structure brick by brick. To Adam’s amazement, Sally seemed to take pleasure in the battle.

“I think this time she is going to get her backside whipped,” she said hopefully.

Adam was disgusted. “How can you be rooting for the dinosaur? Ann Templeton has never done anything to you.”

“Have you forgotten that she locked us in her castle and tortured us?” Sally asked.

“She didn’t torture us,” Adam said impatiently. “She just made sure we had an adventure is all.”

“Yeah. Getting attacked by her poisonous spiders was tons of fun,” Sally said.

“Look!” Bryce pointed. “She’s sending out her trolls.”

It was true—a small squadron of trolls had appeared at the top of the castle. They were armed with spears and long bows. Yet their arrows, as they landed on the thick hide of the tyrannosaurus, served only to anger the giant beast. With its massive head and seven-inch teeth it reached up and grabbed a troll in its mouth. The poor guy didn’t have a chance. Even as he started to scream, he was ground to pieces. He was swallowed with his legs still kicking. Sally turned her head away in horror.

“You’re right,” she whispered. “I can’t cheer for this monster.”

The tyrannosaurus snatched up a few more trolls before they could retreat inside the castle with the rest. These other victims were also chewed down, and their cries chilled Adam’s blood. He couldn’t stop thinking about Cindy.

“I think the witch has met her match,” Bryce said quietly.

“It ain’t over till it’s over,” Adam said without much hope. The tyrannosaurus returned to tearing down the thick castle walls. But then, a tongue of green flame suddenly leapt out from the highest castle tower. Adam just caught a glimpse of Ann Templeton standing above the dinosaur, wielding her mystical powers.

The power of the flame sent the tyrannosaurus into a frenzy. It responded by tearing more fiercely at the castle.

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