SCREAM 4 ME

CHAPTER TWENTY-FOUR

Charlie's voice shook with fear and desperation as he screamed for help. Tears streamed down his face as he held his father close, trying to keep him conscious and calm. His voice echoed through the empty halls of the house, bouncing off the walls and fading into the darkness outside. "Help! Please, someone, help us!" he yelled, hoping that someone would hear his plea and come to their rescue. His heart was pounding in his chest as he realised that Ghostface had escaped and could be lurking nearby, waiting to strike again.

Charlie's eyes widened as he saw the others standing at the doorway, their faces twisted in horror and shock. He could hear the distant sound of sirens getting closer, but it felt like time was moving too slowly. He hugged his father tighter and looked up at the others, tears still streaming down his face. "Help me," he pleaded, his voice cracking with emotion.

As they rushed over to help, Charlie struggled to hold back his emotions. He was grateful for their presence, but the weight of the situation was overwhelming. He knew that Ghostface was still out there and that the danger was far from over. But for now, he focused on keeping his father alive and hoped that help would arrive soon enough.

Kirby pushes her way into the room and grabs Charlie and leads him away.

Kirby leads Charlie outside of the house and away from the commotion upstairs, but as they move further away, Charlie's composure breaks down. His shoulders start to shake, and his face crumples up as he bursts into tears. Kirby puts her arm around him and leads him to a nearby bench, where he sits down heavily, his hands covering his face.

Kirby sits down beside him, still holding him gently, and lets him cry. She knows that there's nothing she can say to make this better, but just being there for him is enough for now. Charlie continues to sob, his whole body wracked with grief and fear. The other survivors stand at a distance, watching as Kirby comforts Charlie. They're all shaken up by what has just happened, and the reality of their situation is starting to sink in. But for now, all they can do is wait and hope that Frank will pull through.

As Charlie wipes away his tears, he takes a deep breath and announces to Kirby and the others, "Tonight's the night. We're going to kill Ghostface." The group looks at him in shock, unsure if he's serious.

"Charlie, we can't just go out and kill someone," Kirby says, trying to reason with him.

"Why not?" Charlie retorts, his eyes burning with anger. "He killed my dad, he's killed our friends. How many more people have to die before we take matters into our own hands?"

The group is silent, realising the weight of Charlie's words. "He's right," Mindy speaks up. "We can't just sit back and wait for him to come after us. We have to do something." The others nod in agreement, and the group begins to formulate a plan.

Kirby nods. "Okay, tonight it is then".