"Suddenly there was a merciful ripping sound, as the tape came loose as Mohinder fell to the floor, putting his hand out to break his fall and hearing a sickening crunch come from his wrist and feeling a searing pain spread across his arm. He jumped…"

"The figure had one last look at him and then slowly reached out of the computer. Its bony, ivory-white hand with jagged knife-like nails grasped at his shirt. He tried to break away, but the firm, unyielding grip dragged him towards the screen and…"

"...in the great hall, rebounding off the walls. The slaves terrified by their master's anger quickly retreated into side doors. The figure rose to his giant feet and strode towards them. He had great curling horns which rose to the rafters and…"

"...Taking two steps at a time she jumped down the stairs. Her blood was rushing to her head. She felt as if her life depended on it. Her life did depend on it. She was being closed in on every step even though she had never run this fast. Who was…"