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Amanda was on the edge of tears as she shimmied through the claustrophobia-inducing vent. She was annoyed at herself for having her friends and family torn away and corrupted into those foul creatures. Amanda felt like a failure as a big sister, having witnessed Megan's transformation into a soulless Succubus. After a few frantic moments, Amanda could see the loose grate hanging at the end, with one valiant kick it fell onto the road narrowly missing the dumpster directly below.

Looking down she eyed the partially full dumpster before easing her legs out and sliding out. The air momentarily whipped past her as she landed with a soft thunk into the smelly garbage below. Amanda retched as she pushed the heavy decaying garbage bags off of her. Not wishing to inhale any more of the vile air she scampered up the side of the dumpster and fell out onto the hot tarmac below.

Amanda eased herself up, away from the dumpster. The crash of glass caught her attention as she witnessed a youthful woman fly out of the building. Moments later a red streak followed, as the screaming woman began to moan in wanton delight. Knowing it was foolish to stay in the area, Amanda cast one last look at the desecrated shopping centre before wandering out onto the seemingly desolate street.

The emptiness reminded her of the old zombie movies her father used to enjoy that had terrified both her and Megan when they were younger. Now she was fearful of them a zombie film seemed like a much safer place to reside. Amanda pushed her feelings of resentment down as she failed to hold back a stream of long burgeoning tears.

After an hour of silent walking, she wandered up the familiar street. Straining her ears she couldn't hear any fevered moaning and hoped that the silence would bring her safety at least for the time being. Amanda moved cautiously around the corner as she eyed up the family home before nervously moving toward it. Easing a hand into her pocket she was relieved to find her house key.

Instinctively she eased it into the lock before turning it sideways and wrenching the handle down. As the door swung inwards Amanda felt increasingly anxious as she stepped inside...