Chapter 51

Screams from Bruno broke through the night. His entire body became a human torch, from head to toe. Bruno morphed into a ball of fire, swirling with bright red and electric yellow. He yelled at the top of his lungs, begging for his life. The smell of burning skin filled the remains of the room. The stink became guttural, biting against my nostrils, and overwhelming.

Once Casey tossed Bruno to the bed, he turned toward me and yelled, “You’ll die in here, Axle! Get out!”

I came to, shaking my head, disbelieving the past few seconds. Casey reached my back and pushed me forward.

“Go!”

I tumbled into the hallway, through the living room, and then outside, saving my life.

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