Wash the Spider Out — Ben Parris

Sarah gasped. She picked up the only thing close at hand, a large wooden stirring spoon, and braced herself for his entrance. Hearing footsteps. One, two, three… Jo Jo discovered Sarah shivering and cornered in the kitchen. He took in the situation with aplomb, dropping a handful of wet mail on the counter next to her keys. “Wull ain't you the dutiful housewife an' such?” He hefted a metal digging shovel from somewhere, possibly their own garage. Sarah didn't glance back at the swinging door or shout for help. No matter what, she was determined not to reveal that Brenda was in the house. No need for both of them to become Jo Jo's victims... Wash the Spider Out: Drastic Measures Volume Two is the continuing pursuit of all the places the human mind goes when it's cornered. A collection of short stories ranging from humor to horror by 13 extraordinary authors featuring Tommy B. Smith, Larry Lefkowitz, Carl MacKenzie, Anibal Reyes, and more.