Chapter 5. Mouse in a Wolf Trap

Aria’s POV

"What in the hell's blazes is that?" Jerry screamed.

We could still hear the noises of the creature chasing us up the stairs. When it crawled from under the door, at first I thought it was some kind of prank, until I smelled the blood. Its eyes were pitch black, the kind that no contact lens could imitate. I was frozen for a few seconds. Sue grabbed my hand, and we flew up the stairs. At this time, Jerry was already way ahead of us. I could see his legs hitting his butt as he ran.

After some time, I realized something was horribly wrong. "Is it just me, or is the way out longer than the way in?"

Jerry whisper-yelled, "No, it's not just you! I already thought I was going fucking crazy."

In front of me, I noticed Sue was slowing down.

"Why are you slowing down? Move!"

She was panting. "It's acting up again."

"What?" I hissed.

"M-my leg."