The False Savior

Maybe it was just the heat playing tricks on Cleo's mind. Leaning against the wall that hadn't caught fire yet, she heard several anxious voices from outside.

"Mrs. Vance! Are you in there?" someone shouted.

Cleo's mind was a total mess. She couldn't even tell what they were yelling about.

Someone kicked the door open, and the chain clattered down. The door swung open, and someone rushed to her si