Art by Erenisch, [https://twitter.com/erenischcomics](https://twitter.com/erenischcomics)
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“You wouldn’t want your parents finding out about your little drug habit, would you, Lauren?”The words echoed over and over in Lauren’s mind. She’d been instructed to meet her dealer in the woods five miles north of 87th, and to “come alone. Wait no, bring that hot redhead chick I always see you with.” She’d told Carrie that there was a new drug they just had to try and the dealer promised them both a free sample (technically the truth, from a certain point of view). Still the taste of bile and betrayal filed her mouth.
Her dealer was waiting underneath a large oak tree smoking a cig. “Welcome, welcome, ladies. This, uh, new drug, WILL fuck your brains out.” He smiled at them, tossing away the cigarette.
Carrie looked at Lauren, laughing nervously, unsure if this was some new lingo. A shadow of terror flashed across her face when she saw Lauren’s grim expression. A blur of motion, a metallic glint and the feeling on cold steel suddenly on her neck. She wouldn’t be going anywhere now.
“Lauren what.. w-why…?” she said, her voice breaking.