TERROR OF THE TROLLS

  "What the..."   Blade gave Jenny a shove.  "Run!  head for the cabins.  I'll be right behind you."
  Jenny tore off, making good speed, Blade on her heels, searching for any sign of the Trolls.
  Forty yards to go and they'd reach the cabins.
  Blade spotted a shadow slithering along the base of a row of bushes to their north and snapped off a shot.  The shadow disappeared from view.
  Thirty-five yards to safety.
  Blade could hear shouting from the direction of the cabins.  His shots had been heard; help would be on its way.
  "Blade!"  Jenny abruptly screamed, terrified.
  Then several black shapes jumped up and engulfed her.

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THIEF RIVER FALLS RUN

SUDDEN DEATH

  Blade brought the SEAL to a stop, turning the transport, angling it across the road, Hickok's side to the fleeing motorcycle.
  Hickok hastily rolled down his window and raised his Henry, sighting carefully.
  "You can't," Joshua claimed.
  "He tried to kiss us," Blade reminded Joshua.
  "Not in the back!"Joshua protested.
  "We have no choice!" Blade declared, watching the other driver speed off.  If Hickok didn't fire soon, even he wouldn't be able to make the shot.
  "No!" Joshua shouted, flinging himself forward, lunging for Hickok.
  Geronimo reacted instantly, clutching Joshua, restraining him.
  "No!" Joshua struggled to break free.  "He's another human being!"
  "Not any more," Hickok said softly.  He inhaled, held the breath, and squeezed the trigger.