The constant car honking echoed through New York City’s twisting streets. Traffic lights flashed in a frantic pattern but had no effect. Pedestrians hurried on sidewalks, weaving around vehicles. An array of lights and towers filled the sky, shrouded in fog. One building flashed the words “Ultratech” in eye-catching neon.
The CEO sat alone in her office, musing. Gold and light gray metals adorned her feminine frame. Alloy strips extended from her head like dreadlocks, and her chin rested on her folded hands.
Aside from the steady humming, the office was quiet until the door opened. A fiery humanoid appeared, covered in lava-like plasma. Fire ribbons swirled around the creature like solar flares.
“I don’t recall giving you permission to enter, Cinder.” The CEO’s voice was robotic and grating. She sensed Cinder sneering at her despite the neutral mask concealing his face. He approached a nearby desktop with a dismissive scoff.
“Have you seen the news, ARIA?” Cinder’s voice resembled a furnace.
“Be more specific.”
“There’s a story about a school massacre in Chamberlain, Maine.” Cinder typed into a keyboard. “The report claims that a student used her mind to move objects and kill people.”
ARIA perked at the news. “Play footage of this event.”
“Already on it.”
A giant TV lowered from the ceiling after Cinder pressed a key.
A reporter was standing outside what appeared to be the skeletal remains of a burned school. In the background, detectives sifted through the wreckage for evidence in an area enclosed by yellow tape.
“I’m here at Thomas Ewen High School, the site of the iconic ‘Black Prom’ on May 25, 2013. Authorities haven’t identified the suspect responsible for the massacre, and the death toll is unknown.
“Efforts were underway to determine how the incident occurred. Hold on.” The reporter pressed something in his ear. “Okay, it’s been confirmed that the police found a camera that captured the event. They are reviewing the video to see what happened. With their permission, we can reveal the footage to the public.
“We will stay on-site and report as the story develops. Please use discretion when viewing this footage since it may contain disturbing scenes.”
The clip showed a young woman with red highlights in her blonde hair. Her bluish-gray eyes shone, and her pink dress hugged her figure.
A blonde-haired boy was next to the woman on stage when a pool of blood doused them. Although some spilled on the boy, his date took the brunt.
“What started as a harmless prank turned sinister. 16-year-old Carrie White fell victim to a vicious trick,” a dramatic voice said. Laughter surged from the speakers until a container fell and struck the boy. “Her date, Tommy Ross, is a suspect in the stunt. Autopsy reports say the bucket was the supposed cause of death.”
Cinder scratched his head. “How could a pail kill someone? Really?” He snorted a bit. “Talk about a stupid way to die.”
“What happens next is stunning,” the speaker continued as Carrie faced the crowd. While lifting her arms, blood floated from her skin. Once she screamed, an invisible force sent the audience flying in all directions. “Carrie locked the prom-goers in the gym to attack her tormentors.” As Carrie threw a table, the screen turned static.
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Killer Instinct: Carrie Unleashed
Fanfiction"Carrie had an ability, but she was a person, not a monster. She had hopes and fears, and we pushed her. You can only push a person so far before they break." A dark veil fell over Chamberlain, Maine, after tragedy struck the quiet town at the hands...
