Alien- Volt Gun Desc

  I draw the volt gun from my belt and have it aimed at her chest before I have time to think about what I’m doing. The safety clicks off with a flick of my thumb, and the barrel hums as it warms up.
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  Her last word dies as I fire at the window behind her. The tinted glass is strong enough to stand up to the blast, mostly. When the crackle of electricity fades from the air, there’s a starburst scorch in the film, letting the natural light slide through. It’s red compared to the light around it, red as blood, staining the floor where it falls.

Echo, Chapter 12