by James Phelan
Bill turns to me. “It’s too late, Sam. You couldn’t save me then, and you can’t save me now.”
What? No!
Bill laughs, distorting his face into an ugly grimace. “You’re always going to be too late, boy.”
Boy?
Is this Solaris?
“You’re not Bill!” I jump to my feet and push him away.
“But Sam, please, help me!” Bill suddenly looks like himself again, now scared and reaching for me.
What do I do?
But there is nothing I can do. It is too late. The flames are already surrounding us as Bill grabs my hand, frantically looking for an escape, but there is none.
I close my eyes as I hang onto him. Knowing it’s coming does not lessen the horror as the huge fireball erupts and I hear Bill’s screams mingling with mine as we—
Burn.
About the Author
James Phelan started writing his first novel while in high school. He now divides his time between writing thrillers and books for teens.
jamesphelan.com.au
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Phelan, James, 1979-, author
5 / James Phelan.
(The last thirteen ; book 9)
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