Scarlet Burns

"... Anthony woke in the dark of the night to the grotesque belches, and visceral screeches of the creatures as they began to pool into the streets below. Every hair on his body stood erect, while sweat began to bead on his cold skin. Anthony lie perfectly motionless clenching his blanket, smothering it against himself. He peered into the dark where Jake lie, slivers of moonlight showing Jakes subtle movements as he slowly brought his pointer finger to his lips. Silence... As they rest in s...