Dire Application by Evan Baughfman

A full moon massacre. Thirteen people mauled by an uncontrollable beast. Eleven victims dead. Two on life support in hospital.

The next morning, Lou stumbles into the emergency room. Third-degree burns all across his chest. Doesn’t tell the doctors they’re from point-blank flare gunfire—some unlucky woman’s feeble attempt at self-defence.

Lou’s fangs and claws did her in. Now, searing pain’s practically killing Lou.

Medical staff get him situated. Sedated. Apply topical antibiotic ointment to his wounds.

Silver sulfadiazine, to be precise.

The patient’s flesh melts further, as if doused with acid.

Nurses shriek.

Lou awakens, howling from liquefying lungs.



About the Author

Evan Baughfman is a middle school teacher and author. Much of his writing success has been as a playwright. A number of his scripts can be found at online resources, Drama Notebook and New Play Exchange. Evan also writes horror fiction and screenplays.