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something. Those sprays have saved me from several crawlies that live here in Florida. Hell, you never know when an alligator is gonna come up and eat your dog while you’re running along the canals. I’m not taking any chances.”
    “She’s got a point about that, guys,” Dakota said.
    “Look, I learned a long time ago, I think it was after watching my tenth horror movie or something that I’m not ever gonna be the dumb bimbo who deserves a torturous death because she had to enter the screepy abandoned building to save the crying child.”
    They all laughed at me.
    “Back to the topic. Enough about me and my eccentricities. Harris, I’ve sourced data which supports these types of real fears in humans. Many people are afraid of being buried alive, burning to death, being kidnapped, or something awful happening to a loved one. There are real horrors most people will never even begin to admit to themselves.”
    “Ah hell no, that shit ain’t funny, man,” Briggs said. “Ever since I read IT by that King dude, I can’t even look at a clown. Gives me the fuckin’ willies, man.”
    “I’m hearing that, Briggs,” I said. “That’s why I decided to face my own fear of Oldhouseophobia and tackle the dreaded haunted house tonight.”
    “What? That isn’t a real phobia.” Dakota laughed.
    “I’m not sure what the technical term is for the fear of haunted houses, but it’s enough to scare the hell out of me. So I’m going to challenge it. It’s a billion dollar industry, so I want to see if I can virtually design one into the game.”
    “Which one are you going into tonight, Caz?” Harris asked.
    “Most likely the insane asylum. It’s the creepy little children that always get me. Since it’s Halloween, it’s the right time to do it. Technically, the people working the houses can’t touch you, but still, they’re pretty damn scary.”
    “How about you, Roxas? What are you afraid of?” Harris asked.
    The room, speakers, and monitors silenced.
    He responded quite simply, “Meeting Cheyenne.”
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Chapter Five
    W hat did Roxas say ? Did he say he was afraid to meet me? Maybe I’m not so whacked after all. Could he be going through the same stuff I am?
    “Girl, all I can say is you’ve got more guts than me if you’re going in that haunted house alone,” Briggs said, breaking the tension. “I’ll fight any online baddie any day of the week and kick its ass all over the screen. But to put my ass face-to-face in a freaky haunted house. Nuh uh – count me out.”
    A heavy sigh escaped my lips. “I’ll be honest with you guys, I’m not crazy about doing this tonight. Most likely I’m consuming a few drinks this afternoon before I go. Hell, they say that most horror writers are whacked out on junk before they begin to write. Their inhibitions are lowered, and they can allow themselves to let the creep factor seep in and crawl out through their words.”
    “Don’t worry, guys, she’ll be with me.” Dakota lightened the mood with her irresistible laugh. “I’ll protect her from any baddies in the park. Besides, we’re going to be inside a public place with security everywhere. What could go wrong?”
    “Guess you’re right,” Briggs agreed. “So what are your costumes? Give me a visual, dahlin’. I want to think about you all night long.”
    “You’re shameless, ya know that?” It seemed as though Dakota loved the attention. “But if you must know, I’m going dressed as Elvira, Mistress of the Night.”
    Wolf whistles blasted out in the 3D stereo, causing us both to blush.
    “ AND for Miss Lady Cazenove, over here, I’ve got her suited up in an unusual costume.”
    Why in the world did I ever make that bet in the first place?
    “Ya’ll better be careful, sounds like the two of you are serious bait for the right fish tonight.” Briggs sent out waves of undertone in his