Chapter 2

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Edd and Matt sat on their couch together, holding each others hands for comfort as they listened to the news. Although neither of them knew what was happening for sure, Edd still tried to explain everything to Matt.

“We need to stay inside,” Edd said. “There are monsters outside.”

Matt’s confused look turned into one of fear. “Monsters! What kind of monsters?” he asked.

“I don't know,” answered Edd.

There was a moment of silence before Matt spoke up again.

“What about Tom?”

Edd gave him a confused look. “What do you mean, what about Tom? He’s up in his room, right?”

Matt shook his head. “I saw him leave last night.”

“And he hasn't come home since?”

“No.”

They both turned back to the tv.

“Oh god,” Matt said.“What if he gets attacked?”

Edd held his hand tighter. “Let's just hope he doesn't.”

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