The Intruder

Liz was immediately by Max's side, touching his face, her cheeks reddened from the heat. "I love you, too," she said, and smiled. He smiled back, then pulled her tight against his chest. She listened to his pounding heart for a moment, then turned back toward the flames.

The crew was watching in silence as the flames flickered and slowly died, leaving the sand black.

"Valenti's dead," he said finally. "Adam killed him." He turned to his sister. "No more nightmares." She smiled at him, a tiny smile that didn't quite reach her eyes.

"Look!" Alex cried. "Look who else made it out!"

"No one could have survived that," Liz whispered. "It's impossible-"

Max followed Alex's gaze. A human form was emerging from the flames. Liz smiled, realizing she was wrong. It wasn't impossible.

It was Adam.

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