Friday, July 26th

With Troy's threat fresh on his mind, Patrick knew he couldn't go back to Oren's. So, the next day, he went to the store and filled up a cart with locks. Money was tight, but it was worth it. Or was it? Would they really hold the monsters out? He doubted it, and left the cart abandoned in the aisle.

Troy's words haunted Patrick. The vampire painted a picture of finality that he knew in his heart was true. They were fighting a losing battle; slogging ...