Page 265 of Crank (Crank 1)

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that yet.

I found out

soon enough that

both Chase and Brendan

knew the score—and both

were interested in me. Brendan

only wanted sex; Chase offered love.

Either way, I had my path to the monster.

Later, I discovered that Robyn, my

old friend Trent’s sister (not to

mention an “in” cheerleader),

tweaked to stay thin

and “pep up.” She

taught me how

to smoke it.

It didn’t take

long to immerse

myself in the lifestyle.

Didn’t take long for school

to go to shit; for friendships and

dedication to family to falter. Didn’t

take long to become a slave to the monster.

My Mom and Stepfather

Tried to stop me before

it all went completely wrong.

Kristina spent almost a whole

year GUFN—grounded

until further notice.

But Bree was really good

at prying open windows

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