EightKerry sat on her bed, headset on, playing her favourite video game. She was pitted against an online buddy from California. And she was kicking his a*s. Her parents were asleep on the other side of the house, their bedroom door closed. It was way past midnight but Kerry wasn't tired. She was a night owl, who'd probably sleep until the early afternoon, much to her parent's annoyance. The room was dark, save for the light from the screen. That's how she liked it. It made the game seem more real, like she was in a movie theatre. The top window was open a c***k, letting in the sea air. She always slept with the window open, whatever the season. It had been a warm night with a pleasant breeze blowing in from the ocean. Now as she sat cross-legged in a pair of joggers and vest top she start
