Chapter 66: Get Me Off This Planet

Ash's ankle gave way, and she collapsed next to a cluster of what looked like Alice in Wonderland mushrooms. The caps were as big as her couch. Her stomach rumbled. Can't eat the food here. Can't.

Hunger clawed at her insides along with fatigue.

Water, she still needed to find water first. And shelter and a weapon to battle a huge demon. The blade had helped her for a moment, but now it was melted and useless. What could she use for demon-slashing?

Normally, she didn't run from a fight, but she wanted to live if she could. Besides, she still owed her Grams an apology and she needed to speak with her brother about losing his football scholarship and brainstorm some ideas on helping him stay in college. She blinked away tears thinking of how much she missed her family. How worried they had to be. Especially after her stay in the hospital so soon.

Cancer. Her Grams was getting chemo treatments and hadn't told her or anyone. Why?