Just a brief note from me.

I am sorry about any punctuation/spelling errors that were made in the first two chapters, didn't really check through them because I was in a rush. I am doing coursework and this story at the same time so that I don't get bored while doing coursework :P.

Might sound stupid but it helps so expect a lot of updates. I will make sure that I check through the chapters that I write next time. I have a story that I started about a year ago which I will be leeching off. January 1st is an important date.

I know it is really early in the story but would be happy to read through some reviews. Reading through some of the stories on here gave me the inspiration to write this, despite how bad it might be :P.

PS: I am trying to work on the characters as much as possible before…you know, gruesome details.

Anyway, enjoy chapter 3.

The headmaster paced up and down slowly, his always almost glassing over as he observed the students, who were lined up in single file. The man had to be in his 60's and was dressed strictly like most headmasters, wearing a typical black suit and tie. He bought his hands to his white and blue tie, slowly playing with it, before standing still. He finally opened his mouth to speak.

"There have been cases of people apparently being attacked on the other side of town and these attacks are occurring closer towards the town centre. We just want to make it clear that you do not walk home on your own..."

Zack turned straight around to look at Nicholas and Tristan, Freya and Jessica doing exactly the same. The headmaster continued to talk but was barely audible, the 5 friends almost in a state of shock. Nicholas bit down softly on his bottom lip before clasping his hands together. He knew exactly what the other four were thinking.

"I'm sure this has nothing to do with what we did…We made it so that nothing could escape from there. Maybe this is just a coincidence?"

"The other side of town is where that house is. And it is spreading, spreading to the centre of town. There is no way this is a coincidence. It won't be long before this entire country will be engulfed by this horror." Zack whispered, loudly enough for the others to hear. He did not want the other students overhear.

Zack and Nicholas seemed to almost cancel each other out when it came to arguments. Zack always seems to think out the worst possible scenario while Nicholas thinks of the best. It is usually up to the other 3 to decide, almost like a majority vote. On this occasion, Zack won the vote. Zack rubbed the side of his head gently.

"Well we can't just stay in school; we have to get away from here."

"What if I am right? We would all get excluded for truanting. If you are right…Think of how many people are here. We might be able to fend them off."

Zack sighed loudly before following his class back into the building. The apparently true fire drill was over and they were being led back into class, the conversation would obviously have to wait.

Zack tapped his pen on the desk annoyingly from one side to the other, his science teachers' voice being completely drowned out by his own thoughts. He groaned quietly as he felt another paper ball flick against the back of his head, he couldn't believe how Tristan got away with doing it over and over again. Zack turned his head slightly, Tristan's face being completely emotionless.

"We can't stay in here. We may be on the other side of town but if that thing did escape from that house…Hell knows how fast this might spread."

"What the hell do you suggest? That we all pretend to go to the toilet? Won't look suspicious at all" Zack frowned as he turned back around to face the board, cupping his face with both hands. He heard the girls whisper over to Tristan but he decided to stay out of the conversation.

Where the hell are you Kayla? Without you we seem hopeless and boring. You always bought a certain spark to our life…I miss that.

He snapped back into reality as the door to the science class creaked open, Nicholas walked into the class, all the students looking directly at him. He moved straight towards Mr Taylor, handing him 4 red notes. The teacher put the glasses to his eyes, reading through all notes before speaking loudly

"Tristan, Freya, Zack and Jessica. You are all required in the office now."

A sound of relief was heard from Zack as he quickly pushed his chair under the desk, flashing Nicholas a quick smile before rapidly rushing out of the open door. He was soon joined by his 4 best friends. The group gathered in a circle, almost like a rugby team would during a match. Nicholas roughly pulled his walkman out from his pocket and held it out.

"On the local radio it said that the attacks are increasing in number. It is spreading further north than it is south."

He waited for any reactions before continuing

"That isn't all. The reporter said that in many cases the victim are being bitten and clawed at viciously. Just like that thing in the house."

There was a brief moment of silence before Jessica; usually one of the shyest members of stepped forward.

"We…Have to get out of here. We have to get to somewhere safe"