140

Slowly you push open the door. The room beyond is dimly lit by the glow from the roadster’s headlights, which filters in through an open window. The light is just enough for you to make out something moving near to the ground. Suddenly a howl splits the silence and the dark shape leaps up at your chest.

Ravenous Coyote: CLOSE COMBAT SKILL 14   ENDURANCE 19

Owing to the speed and surprise of the creature’s attack, you are unable to evade it or to make use of a close combat weapon until the start of the third round of combat.

If you win the fight, turn to 202.