Dreams (Reader × Newt) book 1

Chapter 5

I followed closely behind Brenda through this place that she called her "home". She kept telling me how she couldn't believe how stupid I was to be in the scorch all on my own with no food or water, but she also kept mentioning the word "Crank". What was a Crank? I didn't ask questions because I learned in the Glade if you remained quiet, the answers will be revealed.

Then she took me into a room and a Hispanic man was looking out the window. "Looks like we'll have another storm soon.." he said then turned to us. "Is this her? "

"Yes." Brenda replied.

"Good." he stood up from his seat and leaned against his desk that was cluttered with junk. "Now tell me, " He began and cleared his throat. "Who are you? "

"Y/N." I answered showing no fear or that I was intimated.

"And what were you doing out there in the scorch? "

"Escaping." I answered.

"From what? "

"Not sure."

He gave me a confused look. "I could kill you."

"Go ahead. I don't fear death." I looked him straight in the eyes.

He frowned then learned in. His frown slowly turned into a smile. "I like you." he chuckled. "Brenda have her feed our guard dogs."

She nodded. Dogs? I can't remember the last time I saw a dog.

Brenda walked out and didn't wait up for me so I jogged until I was next to her. "How many dogs to you have? "

She smirked and didn't answer. That gave me a chill.
We soon were in a very dark room and she handed me a flash light. I could hear the thunder outside in the distance which made the dark room even creepier. I hear what seemed like a moaning sound. "Brenda what's that? " No answer. I turned on my flash light and a face was in front of me. I screamed and moved back. Their face was horrifying! They started shouting and I didn't get a good look I started running and then someone grabbed me. "Food! Give me food!"
I screamed and hit them with a flashlight. "I'm Crank! Kill me! Kill me! "

I ran and found my way through the door and opened it and ran out. Brenda was on the other side. "You tried to kill me! "

"Wrong there's meet right by the door."

"Gee thanks for telling me! "

"Welcome." she walked off. "Seriously feed them! "

I rolled my eyes and walked back in and felt for the food.

I followed the horrendous smell of rotting meet, which eventually lead me to a bucket filled with it. I tried not to vomit as I reached down in there and picked up the slimy substance. Quickly, I threw the meat and immediately heard the rattling of the chains and growling. I could hear the chewing and smacking and I dry heaved. While I was leaving the dark room, I felt one of them grab me. I yelped and twisted my body to I was able to easily shove it off. Then I slammed the door shut, catching my breath. That's when I noticed that the knob started to turn.