V-Day: (M-Day #4) by D.T. Dyllin

Author:D.T. Dyllin [Dyllin, D.T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Tik Tok Press
Published: 2016-03-23T04:00:00+00:00

Chapter 16

I scrambled downstairs to the kitchen, my senses on high alert. Another roar rattled my eardrums as I fumbled through drawers looking for what I needed. If only I had my vest with all of my supplies. But there was no point in crying over spilt milk, I’d never see that thing again.

Success! Tucked in the back of what looked like a junk drawer was a faded red lighter. I snatched it up, sliding my thumb over the spark-wheel while sending up a silent prayer. A little flame popped up, and I laughed with excitement. Brandishing the lighter and hairspray I marched out of the house with a purpose. I’m going to fry me some I-Monster. Or die trying. Because that’s a very distinct possibility too. I knew I was being a bit reckless, but just having Riley near me had a way of doing that. The more things change, the more they stay the same. It was as if a part of me was trying to prove to Riley that I was still me—that the rape hadn’t affected me after all.

I followed the sounds of commotion around to the back of the house. I arrived just in time to see an I-Monster throw Riley through the air to slam into a small shed, crushing it. Riley shook his head dazedly and remained on the ground. I took the opportunity to draw the I-Monster’s attention. “Yoo-Hoo! Over here!” I sing-songed.

Both the I-Monster and Riley turned in my direction instantaneously. “Viv, no!” Riley bellowed as the I-Monster rushed towards me, losing all interest in him.

I flicked the lighter on, my hand trembling despite my bravado. Please let this work. I pushed down on the hairspray button and whoosh, instant mini flamethrower. The I-Monster screamed as its face caught on fire. I kept up the steady stream until the hairspray was out. By that time the whole thing’s body was ablaze. I cackled with delight. Burn, baby, burn.

What I hadn’t counted on was the pissed off, burning I-Monster to decide that he was going to take me out with him. I should have known. I’ve watched enough horror movies. The thing lurched at me, hands grasping and waving in my direction. Before I had a chance to react, Riley’s steal banded arms were around my waist and hauling me backwards. I flipped off the human flame and laughed, my throat scratchy. I think I may have snapped. Even that thought was slightly amusing because if it was true then it’d taken me losing my mind to finally get my shit together. Is that considered irony?

The scent of burning flesh hit belatedly, as if it had been slowly seeping into my nostrils before I could actually smell it. I gagged on bile, my throat burning worse. I watched in morbid fascination as the flames that were eating at the I-Monster lessened, revealing blackened skin and sightless eyes. It collapsed to the ground just before Riley dipped over a hill, darting into the woods, me clinging to him.

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