Chapter One

"And remember, classes start again in September. Use your vacations wisely" said the professor as we exited the huge classroom.

"Winchester! May I have a word?" he yelled. Prof. Elburn, my history professor, he's pretty old but strong willed as a tree. "Yes?" I asked. "I read your paper on Romanian lore and I absolutely loved it, to the very small detail". My cheeks flushed red "Um, thank you" I said. "I am considering putting you in the USF Oratory League, will you?" he asked.

"Yes, yes , yes! Thank you! I swear I won't let you down" I said.

"Alright, meet me in the library next week to discuss the matter" he said

"Ok! Thanks" I replied

And I dashed out of the classroom and down the enormous hallway.

I reached the campus, lush green grass and gigantic trees and old walkways made up the whole university. The Sun Dome and the streets, University Of South Florida. I spot my friends, Sarah Bayle and Brendon Young, I've known them since my 1st year here, and Sarah is actually my roommate. We don't stay in the campus; we have our own apartment down the boulevard. "Hey! What's with all the jumping?"Asked Brendon. I lay on my stomach on the grass "Elburn wants me for the Oratory League" I answered. Sarah perked up "Flo! That's great! You could get a scholarship and have your last two years set." she said.

Damn, it's been ten years since I left home…

I should tell you a bit about myself.

My name is Florence Winchester; I'm 27 and currently studying to be a Forensic Doctor. I'm from Lawrence, Kansas. Parents? No, my dad; John Winchester, ditched me and my mom, who died in a car crash. John died of a heart attack and I have no siblings. The people I have close to family are Bobby Singer, Sam and Dean Smith. I grew up in Sioux Falls, South Dakota then I took off to the Sunshine State. 10 years later, here I am, two years to graduate, single, driving an old, black but beautiful Chevy Impala from 67" (a birthday gift from Bobby) and living with a 1yr old Bernice Mountain Dog named Vasco. I saw a shadow dash from the corner of my eye, I look to my right and nothing, I swear I saw a dog.

"Hey! Earth to Flo"said Sarah. I snapped from my daydream and jumped up from the grass. "I'm hungry, let's go grab something" I said. We grabbed our stuff and piled into separate cars and met at the Cici's Pizza down the avenue.

We sat with our dinner plates full from the buffet, Brendon and I started eating.

"Hey, you want to go to Busch Gardens after the game?" asked Sarah. Every year, the USF would have a last day of class football game, or more like a huge festival.

"Can't, I have to pick up Vasco's papers from the vet" I answered. She pouted "Crap" she said."Why?" she asked.

"I'm flying to South Dakota tonight at 9"I answered. "Who are you visiting?" asked Brendon. "Bobby, haven't seen the man in years "I answered as I sipped on my Dr. Pepper. Sarah glared at Brendon, who was stuffing his face with Hawaiian pizza. He glared back and sighed "Fine, I'll go "he said. She smiled and set her eyes on the TV. I saw something move in the corner of my eye, I look over and nothing…

Things have been going a little wild lately, three murders in Polk County, an explosion at a night club down in Key West, and a suicide in St. Petersburg. The news showed a video of one of the victims. A short, red-headed woman going into a motel room, followed by a man, his eyes seemed to glow in the video. They fast forward it and it shows the man leaving, fast forward again; a maid checking the room then goes out screaming and crying.

"That's creepy" said Sarah. "The perfect killer, handsome, maybe rich, women would go crazy for him, equals easy targets" said Brendon. I gave a little chuckle. I got up, grabbed a plate and headed for dessert, I saw a shadow move again, and I look quickly and scared the living crap out of an old lady.

"Dude, what's wrong? You seem jumpy" asked Brendon. "Nothing, I'm just going crazy" I answered as I sat back down. "Shit! I forgot to tell Elburn I'm not going to be here next week!"I yelled, yet again scaring the crap out of Sarah. "Don't worry, I'll tell him" she said. I reached over and grabbed her arm.

"You are my friggin savior" I said.

"Anything for you babe" she answered with a wink.

I looked at my Iphone, it's almost five. "Hey, got to go, the vet closes in 20"I said as I left the table. I left a tip at the table and headed outside. When I was about to put the key into the ignition, the whole car lurched forward then backward. I gracefully fell out of the car, look around and I see that damn shadow again. I'm going crazy or something. I get back in the car and rolled off the vet.

"Thank you" I said to the secretary as I left the office. I decided to go to Teavanna for iced tea before I went to the apartment. Those drinks are glorious. As soon as I step outside, something brushed against my naked leg, it was fury for sure. I look down and yet again, nothing. I'm actually annoyed now.

When I pulled up on the parking lot in front of my building, the car shakes again. This time, I just took off up the stairs and into my apartment.

I let out a deep breath and settle my cup, bag and keys on the counter. I hear a little jingle, as it gets louder and louder; a huge white and dark brown spotted dog comes bounding into the room. "Hey baby!" I said as I kneel down, ruffling his fur. He barked twice, my baby, Vasco. I get up and head towards my room. Some of Sarah's stuff is in here too. I kick off my Chuck Taylors and turn on the TV. The same news as always. I open my closet and pull out two medium sized luggages, Vasco's cage and back and my immortal Vans backpack. Vasco jumps on the bed and wiggles in between the sheets and watches me pack.

It's 6:30 when I finish packing. I pick up tonight's clothes and head to the bathroom, Vasco leaps from the bed and stands guard at the bedroom door, one of the gazillion reason why I love him. I kiss him on the head and head into the shower.

I come out of the bathroom, and throw my dirty clothes into the bin. I look at myself in the mirror, I have a picture of Bobby, I start comparing, and we have absolutely nothing in common. I sometimes think what would've happened if Bobby was my father instead of John, would mom still be alive?

Dark blue skinny jeans, white t-shirt, brown leather jacket and boots. I decide to leave my black hair loose in its little curls. As I grab a bag, I hear Vasco leave the room, then a loud thump. I run to the living room.

I see Vasco standing, growling madly and the door, there was a basketball size dent on it. The sooner I get on the plane, the better I'll be.

It's 8 by the time I get everything in the car . As I climb up the stairs, I felt something brush against my leg again, yet nothing is there. I run to my apartment; grab my bag and Vasco, rush down the stairs and into my car.

When I was about to get on the car, I felt something tug and the laces of my boots, I look down and I felt the color drain from my face. A big, black dog was looking at me with beady, black eyes.

I turn around and three more appeared from nowhere. Smoke started to rise up from their bodies. I crept toward the side compartment of my door. Sam gave me a silver and blue rifle way back; I thought it was a little absurd. Every month, he'd send me a box of bullets filled with salt; I'm glad I kept it.

I pull out the rifle, aimed and fired three shots. It hit the dog in the torso, it leaped on me and dragged me forward, I shot at it again, and it whimpered and vanished. Vasco jumped out of the car and onto the back of the third dog, they both went tumbling down. I shot it and it didn't do much. I was caught off guard, and I was lying on my back with one of them on me, trying to bite my neck. My rifle skidded under the car, crap.

I was using all my strength to pry this son of a bitch off me, suddenly it looked to its right, ears perked and bounded off into the woods, the did the third one.

I was heavy breathing and scared out of my mind. My left temple had a gash and my jeans were ripped and my body ached. I sat up and started seeing stairs. I squish my eyes closed to try and control the pain. I miraculously get up and rushed over to Vasco, who was licking his paw.

"Come on baby, before they come back "I told him as I settled him on the passenger seat. I go under the car and grab the rifle and stowed it away. I ran back into my apartment, left Sarah a note, grabbed the first aid kit and back in the car. I cleaned my head wound; I was still shaking, what the hell was that!? I start to panic. "Ok Flo, calm down" I told myself.

There's no way in hell I'm flying. I decide to take the long way around.