Infinite

Chapter 1: The Beginning
I never thought I would see the day aliens invaded earth. Of course, to me, they looked more like something from R.L. Steine's Haunting Hour. Hearing more scratching, I backed farther into the shadows. Alright, I thought, lucky rubber band, don't fail me now! I reached into my pocket and drew a small dagger. Carefully, I peeked around the corner. Man, that guy was right. Giant ants the size of small cars were systematically destroying the lobby of the hotel I was hiding in. I looked up at my target: the perilously hanging crystal chandelier. Gingerly, I stepped over rubble and aimed right above the aliens when CLANG! A chunk of concrete fell down from the second floor onto an i-beam. The ants looked up at me. Great... I shoved the knife back in my pocket, as I turned and ran. I pulled out my crossbow and shot up into the dark upper floors with a grappling hook. Not daring to look back, I tested the strength and hauled myself up the nylon rope. No thanks to whoever THAT was! Reaching the end of the rope, I jumped over the railing and pulled the hook loose. And then looked down. Of course. The ants crawled up groaning supports and were gaining quickly. I ran across the deteriorating floor. ''Think, Amber, THINK! Wait, the floor!'' Looking ahead, I saw a place where the floor was nothing but sparking wires and hissing steam vents. I grabbed a long piece of metal, probably a shower rod, and vaulted over the opening. I barely cleared the hole and rolled to safety once I had landed. Shaking my head, I looked back at the now still ants. One approached the tangle of wires, but quickly stepped back, hissing. Keep moving. I turned and walked away. Who gave me away? I proceeded upstairs, having the distinct feeling I wasn't the only human here.

I found myself under an ant, keeping it from biting my neck while stabbing at it with my pocket knife. Suddenly, a loud crack echoed through the room and the ant's head disappeared. Stunned momentarily, I pushed the body off me and lay on the floor taking deep, calming breaths.