Highway To Hell (37 page)

“Becky, Marcus… Graham.” He added the final name after a moment of hesitation. The old man had been good to him when they first met in the house, and deep down he meant well.

“I’m sorry, but your friends are gone,” a voice said from behind him. Sammy turned, but before he could do anything he felt hands seize him in a strong grip and hold him steady.

“Get the fuck off me!” He called out, struggling and kicking with his legs. He kicked and scraped at the legs of whoever held him, but never made contact. The grip held firm. “I’m not going back!” He spat the words out as they rushed from his body like vomit. “I’m not fucking going anywhere!” he called. His words cut off before he could add a second sentence as a strong hand clamped over both his mouth and nose.

Sammy continued to struggle right up until something cold and wet was pressed against his mouth. It didn’t take long for unconsciousness to take over his world, and only a few moments after his friends disappeared, so did Sammy.

Table of Contents

PART I

CHAPTER 1

I: Marcus (Plus One)

II: Richard

III: Helen

IV: Sammy

V: Graham

CHAPTER 2

I: Marcus: An Old Friend Returns

II: Becky Relives Her Highs and Lows

III: Richard Lusts For Life

IV: Helen: It’s the Quiet Ones You Have To Watch

V: Graham: Can’t Teach An Old Dog New Tricks

PART II

A GREAT HALL IN A DYING WORLD

CHAPTER 3

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