For a moment, nothing was said. They all stood staring. It was so impossible to believe that someone who previously lay dead, minutes ago was standing before them as if nothing had happened.

“Guys, seriously.” Daniel raised his eyebrows. “ It’s me.You can stop with the silence and staring. It’s really creepy. Somebody say something for crying out loud.”

Annabelle walked slowly towards him, dropping her crossbow and taking slow baby steps, while the others stood rooted to their spots. She reached him and placed her palm over his left cheek, it felt so warm and comfortable unlike the previously cold temperature. He smiled at her as he placed his...