Crash And Burn

[CONTENT WARNING: This book references difficult topics such as teenage suicide.] It's 2012 and the world was said to come to an end. Although the myth doesn't come true, Crash Wake finds himself with a new challenge--high school. While already battling with ghosts from his past, Crash finds new support--the brazen Alex Burns and the level-minded Karmalina Durand. However, all hell breaks loose in Lotusville as children go missing. Will Crash and his friends be able to uncover the truth behind these disappearances or will they be next among the lost? Crash and Burn is created by Khala Grace, an eGlobal Creative Publishing signed author.

Khala Grace · Teen

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Chapter 36: The Cardinal

Time passes since the murder of the unlucky victim. Without a clock, Crash only has the sky to gauge how long he has been held captive. He scratches a mark into the crate. 'Eight,’ he thinks. 'We've been here for more than a week.' Crash sighs. He curls up onto the dirty floor. With his gaze towards the front door, the disheveled teen waits for the return of his unnatural capturers.

"If only I had my bag." He shakes his head. "Then I could call for help."

He gulps with a dry throat. The teenagers have been starving and dehydrated for a long time. For Crash, his mind and body take a sour turn without his medication. He finds himself thinking more negatively than before. Crash recalls his Mama and how compassionate she has been to take care of him. 'Stay safe.' Her words cross his mind.

"I'm sorry," he whispers. "I'm sorry that…I didn't listen…"

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