The two blushed like teenagers as their hands made contact. For a brief moment he stared into her forest green eyes filled with passion, and she stared into his black eye sockets, though they didn't feel cold or empty. In fact, they felt full of life and excitement. For that brief moment they were both so caught up in the moment of true love that neither one felt the twigs and vines wrap themselves around their ankles.
Before either one could react, the callous branches ripped the two apart, flinging Jack high over the tree-tops. Screaming, she tore herself from the trees grip, leaving behind red slashes of blood. The wind howled louder as branches flew out of all directions restraining her hands and legs.
It clawed at her clothes and ripped off her hat. Using her remaining strength, she managed to reach into her pocket; there had to be something she could use. Her eyes lit up as she felt the smooth surface of a pumpkin. Smiling, she pulled out the lit jack o'latern, and threw it to the roots.
The pumpkin burst in a rush of flames immediately lighting the roots. The trees shrieked in protest, however, it retracted its hold on her.
Panting and bleeding she ran out of the woods. To the north was the possessed woods, to the south was the criminally insane mayor, and to both the east and west were her zombie neighbors. To make it worse, Jack could be anywhere.
Argh, it feels like I'm in a bad horror movie.
She cradled her head in her hands.
I just have to stay below the radar.
A hand caught her shoulder.
"Trick or Treat!"
Another short chapter, I'm sorry I've been working on a lot of personal projects lately. In case you couldn't tell, this entire chapter is based off the movie Evil Dead. If you mind reviewing I would appreciate it!