Eye for an Eye

Tension falls over the dusty apartment like a heavy blanket. Manny's heart races in his chest. Sweat pours from every cell in his body. For a split second, everything seems so surreal, like he's in a dream. He shakes his head to clear it. Think, Manny, think. He glances at the door and then at the intruder in front of him.

"Drop your weapons." The officer repeats from the hall.

Esposito and his men spin around. Pointing their guns outward, they pull the trigger. A shower of bullets covers the musty hall.

Manny springs to his feet. He looks over to find the men on the fire escape have vanished. Darting towards the window, he dives through the opening. A stray bullet grazes the side of his leg. Gritting his teeth, he scampers down the metal steps leaving a

trail of blood behind.