I feel my mind drifting from my body. My mental thoughts merge with Delilah one last time. She rejoices at my return. Our two minds are now cemented together for all eternity. I grow out of the cage, jump across the front room and out the back door. Behind me, flames spread throughout the house. With the spider’s speed, it won’t take long to get to Henry’s estate where both he and my wife will be spending the night – their last night ever.

Joanie was wrong about the spider being the death of me. It’s going to be the death of her. I have a special trick for Joanie this Halloween night – and a treat as well.

She’ll find that I believe revenge is a dish best eaten while it’s still kicking and screaming.

END