Prologue

October 5, 2013. University of South Florida, Tampa Bay, Florida.

Dear Sarah and Brendon.

If you find this note, then I'm in great danger. I'm on my way to Sioux Falls as you read this. Some things, horrible things attacked me and Vasco in the parking lot. They might come back, please be careful. Below my bed I left a box with guns and salt rounds that Sam sends me, carry them with you always. The monsters look like black dogs with black eyes, if you see a black dog and smoke comes out of its body, don't hesitate to shoot and run. Run as fast as you can because they will catch you.

If you need help, do whatever you can to get to Sioux Falls as fast as you can. Bobby, Dean, Sam will help you. You guys might think I'm crazy, but trust me; I want you guys to be safe. It's dangerous to be in this apartment right now; Sarah, move out and sell the apartment, when you do, move in with Brendon in the campus and always have the gun and salt rounds. Brendon, keep Sarah safe and do the same as well with the guns.

I might not come back after this, but if I do; stay away from me at all costs, no calls, no texts, nothing. They might be watching and other things might follow me. I care about you guys and I want the both of you to be safe.

Thanks for everything, for these 10 years. I love you guys to pieces…

Sincerely, Florence Winchester.