The Hole

Stupid, Sam thought as she spun. The woman had been smart enough to use the droplets as a decoy. But while the other woman was big and strong, Sam had the advantage of agility. She twisted and redirected the charging female's weight, shunting her into the open shaft…

Even as her gun flew right after.

The flashlight hit the ground at Sam's feet. There was a long, ear-splitting scream, followed by a sudden impact… then the sharp crack and clatter of the gun hitting bottom.

Breathless, Sam put her hands to her knees, relieved beyond words to still be alive. And then… the thought hit her:

If bullets wouldn't kill the Hell Hounds, a four-story drop probably wouldn't either.