A sudden white blaze flooded the room as Gab dashed toward the small canopied bed. Her hand scratched up the Sheetrock, fumbling for the light switch.

With lungs heaving and heart accelerating like a racing car, she reached the bedroom doorway and shoved the door, sending it crashing against the wall. She would have to throw herself on the attacker in an effort to drag him away from her baby. What if some child molester or other criminal had somehow found a way into the room? Gab had no weapon, no means of defense. If Heaven had been only the space of a bed away instead of at the end of the hall there would be no need to run a gauntlet to her rescue. Why had she let her sleep in her own room? There was no reason for that now. Her nightgown fluttered as she ran, and she imagined its resistance slowing her, cutting away precious seconds that might mean the difference between her daughter's life and death. She felt the beat of her heart in her throat, and another cry pierced the midnight darkness.

It was impossible to lift them fast enough. Her legs moved in slow motion, feet bogging in the carpet. A thousand horrible things flashed through her mind as the short corridor seemed to stretch on for eternity. Throwing back the covers, Gabrielle jumped from bed and thundered down the hallway. Heaven's scream pierced the night, cutting like a razor through Gabrielle's REM sleep. Try any title from CROSSROAD PRESS – use the Coupon Code FIRSTBOOK for a one time 20% savings! We have a wide variety of eBook and Audiobook titles available. Scars and Candy – Tales of Terror & Dark Mystery OTHER CROSSROAD PRESS TITLES BY SIDNEY WILLIAMS: Thank you for respecting the hard work of this author. If you're reading this book and did not purchase it, or it was not purchased for your use only, then you should return the vendor of your choice and purchase your own copy. If you would like to share this book with another person, please purchase an additional copy for each person you share it with. This eBook may not be re-sold or given away to other people. This eBook is licensed for your personal enjoyment only. Reconstructed from scans by David Dodd and edited for this edition by the author.

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Gnelfs by Sidney Williams