Author's Note

• life's too short to be dancing with the devil •

It had been 30 years since Dan Cain last saw that madman, Herbert West. 30 years since he saw his former friend being carted off to prison. 30 years since Dan had vowed to never think of him or his insane experiments ever again. 30 years since Dan promised himself a fresh start.

The year is 2020. Dan is getting his groceries.

And in that store, Dan sees Herbert West.