The Ice Cannibal

The Ice Cannibal

last updateLast Updated : 2021-10-04
By:  Dayle Duncan  Completed
Language: English
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Four friends go on holiday to Southern Drakensberg Mountain. They find more than what they bargained for when they discover an evil that not only tests their friendship but also forces them to fight for their lives. Detective Mitchell Banks is hard-pressed for unsolved missing person cases. When he crosses paths with a familiar young woman, he realises that in order to solve the disappearances, he must face the tragedy of his past because the answer lies at his doorstep.

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Chapter One

The windscreen wipers squealed as they cleared away the rain pelting against the windshield in frantic synchronisation. The unexpected change in weather was disheartening. Arnold squinted against the bright lights that shone from the oncoming vehicles headed in the opposite direction. Thunder rumbled in the distance as the dark grey clouds gathered and the sky darkened streaked with silver as lightning flashed across the sky, sudden sparks lit up the sky and fell to the earth with a deafening crack. “We should turn back,” Arnold said, battling at the steering wheel. The front tyres had thinned out and he had not been able to replace them yet. The road was slippery; too slippery for his liking, and his foot was steady on the brake pedal. He knew the trip was a bad idea but he couldn't say no. That was his problem he couldn't say no - at least not to her - the most beautiful woman that he had ever met and loved her dearly. Olivia glanced over her shoulder and s

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The Ice Cannibal by Dayle Dunca is a psychological thriller. Sarah lost her parents, Arnold and Olivia, while on a trip. She cannot remember how it happened. Sixteen years later, together with her friends, she goes to the Southern Drakensburg Mountain area. The group is anticipating a fun holiday. But the fun never came, as disaster strikes them. Cannibals are on their tails. Can the group of friends make it out alive? Or are they doomed to be the next dish served on a plate?

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Marc Ladeira
Totally excellent read... Enjoyed it to the last minute...
2021-10-09 22:06:56
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30 Chapters

Chapter One

The windscreen wipers squealed as they cleared away the rain pelting against the windshield in frantic synchronisation. The unexpected change in weather was disheartening. Arnold squinted against the bright lights that shone from the oncoming vehicles headed in the opposite direction. Thunder rumbled in the distance as the dark grey clouds gathered and the sky darkened streaked with silver as lightning flashed across the sky, sudden sparks lit up the sky and fell to the earth with a deafening crack. “We should turn back,” Arnold said, battling at the steering wheel. The front tyres had thinned out and he had not been able to replace them yet. The road was slippery; too slippery for his liking, and his foot was steady on the brake pedal. He knew the trip was a bad idea but he couldn't say no. That was his problem he couldn't say no - at least not to her - the most beautiful woman that he had ever met and loved her dearly. Olivia glanced over her shoulder and s
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Chapter Two

Sixteen Years Later   Joel pulled up in front of a large block of flats and hooted. At one time, the building may have looked exquisite with its charming Greek-style front and columns at the front entrance. The now stained off-white paint peeled over hairline cracks and chunks of concrete had crumbled over time. Looking at his watch, he knew the sooner they hit the road, the sooner they would arrive at their destination. His worst part of long distance driving was busy traffic. “She’s taking too long,” Joel said and cracked open the window. His eyes followed the cracks to a window on the second storey and peered for any sign of moment. They all knew it was Hayley’s room by the grubby footmarks outside the window from her continuous escape attempts to sneak out. He felt the intense heat against his cheek and closed the window quickly. “Man, it’s hot out there.” “Give her a minute. I told you to give her an earlier time,” Sarah rem
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Chapter Three

Following down R617 there was no other signage other than various markers on the side of the road. Joel slowed down as the road turned to dirt and grit with various sized potholes.“Look for a white gate. It shouldn’t be too far away,” Sarah said softly. “There is no sign to indicate road D600 and this one goes a really long way. Then we need to find a sign on the left pointing towards the Farm.” Hayley tried to silence Sarah telling her to stay still.Fifteen minutes later Joel turned down a narrow bumpy dirt road through the white gate. Separated by the dirt road, the trees lined up like soldiers, and the sun peeped through the tall trees reflecting colors of gold and brown. The closer they got to the Farm the higher the Mountains climbed the sky.“I’m so tired.” Hayley yawned, stroking Sarah’s hair.“There!” Mark spotted the green faded wooden sign indicating Silver Springs Farm.
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Chapter Four

It didn’t take long for the luggage and groceries to be brought in and packed. The Loft was huge. The couches were similar to the ones in Margaret’s study except they had green stripes; two single green upright wing chairs placed against the wall near the fireplace all surrounding a white rectangular table. Just round the corner in another room was the dining hall with a bar table in the corner and then the kitchen. Sliding doors from the lounge and the dining hall opened up onto a balcony, entertainment area and to the farmland, lakes, and the mountains beyond. Adjacent to the Loft were six log cabins each with its own en-suite bathroom, double bed, bar fridge, study table and chair with two single black soft chairs, TV mounted on the wall, and a fireplace.“How did you come by this place?” Mark asked. He and Hayley were seated on the couch opposite the fireplace sharing a warm blanket.“My flatmate recommended this place. She said that h
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Chapter Five

Detective Ray Banks sat behind his desk resting his chin upon his folded hands fingers entwined, elbows resting on the tiny table reserved for those given charge over Cold cases that nobody wanted to accept or take accountability. He’d been a Detective for over twenty years, where experience used to count for something only the young graduates with top degrees were promoted, and with the childish methods used, very few cases were solved. Eleven years ago he requested a transfer from Hilton Police Station to Underberg Police Station. Most thought he was crazy to put in such a request but since his son and wife passed away a few years ago from a hijacking he didn’t want to be reminded of them, and almost every day people kept asking if he was okay. The criminals were set free due to a technicality and he lost faith in the Justice system.As a parting gift, the Hilton Police Department sent the Cold case files with him. Even over all these years, he had kept all the
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Chapter Six

Mark, Hayley, and Joel slowly sauntered along the dusty path to the Farmhouse not knowing where Sarah had disappeared in her temper.“Why did she go off on you like that?” Mark asked Joel as he blew on his hands and rubbed them together fighting against the cold. Joel looked upset, whether from the cold or embarrassment his cheeks were flushed. “She is not wrong. I used to be an avid gamer. Sounds silly and childish, doesn’t it?” He said.Mark shook his head. “I like gaming. In fact, I have linked up with users from all over the world. Most people, including chicks, are gamers.”Joel nodded, his expression had not changed. “Did you neglect your studies because of gaming? That’s all I wanted to do. I spent hours gaming, on the internet, my phone, my PC. I lied to my parents and rugby coach, even to Sarah.” He began to look guilty. “My parents made her promise that she’d look out for me that I
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Chapter Seven

John Holder was proud that he’d managed to find holiday accommodation at the last minute, what made it even better is that Silver Springs was at the very southern foothills of the Drakensburg Mountain. He’d promised his family many times to take them along at his next trout fishing expedition, but everything was fully booked. While he could go off and spend his days at the trout farm with the rest of the club, his wife and two sons could enjoy the environment and activities here. After breakfast in the restaurant, they decided to explore a bit.Locking up their Cottage, number one, they decided to follow the gravel road and see what they could find. The boys ran down ahead of them despite John’s orders to stay close and watch the road for oncoming cars or tractors.“This is great,” Karen said, wrapping her arm around his, “just what the boys needed.”He smiled, “Just what we needed. When the boys
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Chapter Eight

“Why do you suppose Margaret wants to have dinner with us?” Mark asked taking a deep breath from the hookah pipe blowing brilliant circles. “Check that out!” He laughed. “I don’t know.” Hayley lay back on the couch staring at the ceiling. “I didn’t like the tractor ride the hay was itchy. It’s a good thing I brought my moisturizing cream.” “Your turn,” Mark passed the pipe to Sarah who didn’t seem too keen. “C’mon Sarah, you gotta chill,” Hayley said. “You did promise me that you’d try it.” She grimaced, “Alright.” She took a long deep breath as she sucked on the pipe and began coughing relentlessly. The back of her throat felt like it was burning. “I don’t like this.” “Hey, not like that.” Mark took the pipe away from her. He sucked on the pipe slowly, the bubbling of the water in the hookah made a slurping noise; he held for a moment and blew out another circle. “Like that.” He nodded his head proudly. “Go gently, don’t pull hard. Try again.
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Chapter Nine

Waking up at dawn was no easy feat especially after the night before from the highs; now down to the lows. The four sat at the dining room table in the Loft with the desirable need for unlimited coffee, Joel had to set up a pot of coffee three times already. Mark seemed to be the only one with unlimited energy as he explained the hike to closed ears.“Where’s all that music coming from?” Sarah moaned, her head throbbing. “It’s too early, it’s loud.”“It’s Halloween music.” Mark said, “You know all about death, monsters, ghouls, and ghosts. Trick or Treating, witches...have you all forgotten?”The sound of Michael Jackson’s Thriller blared from the Farmhouse. “God bless Michael Jackson.” Hayley moaned and reached for another mug of coffee.***The sunlight above the mountains displayed a magnificent array of varying tints of blues across t
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Chapter Ten

As Mark walked towards the Ridge he kept rubbing his stinging eyes, but he couldn’t bear it any longer and fell to his hands and knees crying.  The image of Hayley and Joel was etched in his memory.  He couldn’t bear it.  Last night at the pool Sarah began to feel tired and went back to her cabin, while he decided to grab something to eat before calling it a night. He headed to the kitchen from the dining hall side and on his way out is when he saw them, together, on the couch by the fireplace.The calls of the birds echoing in the mountains gave him the strength he needed to stand up; as did the soil beneath his hands. Steadily he forced himself to stand even though it felt the ground had disappeared.Before long he stood upon the Ridge and looked across the horizon. His eyes followed the dips and folds within the hills and over the sun’s reflections of streams and lakes squeezed within those hills.  He knew just like the
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