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Planet Kill
Chapter 18 — More Planning
It doesn’t look good for the new survivor, Larry. There’s been an explosion at Grandma’s house.
Cheryl’s eyes jerked open. “Is he dead?” she asked, kicking off the covers.
“I think so. I couldn’t hear a heartbeat.”
Standing over the body, Cheryl asked, “What happened?”
“I woke up, and he was like this. It looks like a picture fell off the wall and hit him in the head.”
“I didn’t like him, but this is no way to die.”
Cheryl wiggled the picture. “Oh, God!” she exclaimed as Larry’s head rolled off of the bed. “The corner of the frame must have caught him. I didn’t even hear anything!”
“Neither did I,” Katy responded. “With all the blood, I’d say he’s been dead a long time.”
“Think we ought to bury him?”
Katy answered, “I don’t know. We would never have gotten Frank buried if it wasn’t for Larry.”
“Maybe we can just cover him up and leave him here?”
“I don’t see much choice.”
It took longer to reach Ashland than they expected. After swinging by her home, Cheryl saw the entire neighborhood was in ruins. Looking at Katy, she suggested, “Let’s see if Mom is at the police station.”
