The Smiling Slaughter

Derek's heart clenched, and a chill ran down his spine like he'd been dunked in ice water.

The two men fell silent, and time seemed to drag on forever.

Gideon soon drifted off to sleep in the darkness, his soft snores filling the room.

However, Derek lay flat on his back, staring at the ceiling, wide awake and motionless.

At times like this, he envied Gideon's ability to sleep so soundly. He even