Lucy She’d been debating for an hour now. Was she really going to do this? Summoning the dead was a simple answer; of course she would. But this was likely going to scare the hell out of Kat. Who, Lucy had to admit, was a good person. Better than she was, really, and at thisContinue reading “Part 36 – I See You”
Author Archives: Jacob Marsh
Part 35 – The Hum of Machines
Douglas The sound of whirring machinery filled the basement, every flour-dusted surface practically vibrating with the combined effort of 8 mixers. Doug was used to it, though. The sound had long since faded into the background. It was silence that he now found irritating. Without that constant distraction, all he could hear was the clangorousContinue reading “Part 35 – The Hum of Machines”
Part 34 – An Innocent Game
Lucy “Hey, Kat,” Lucy said, stepping up to the front counter. “The Shack is closed down for the night. Is there anything I can do for you before I head out?” Kat waved the question away. Her eyes were dull and grey, the inevitable consequence of such a slow shift at the crossroads. The fluorescentContinue reading “Part 34 – An Innocent Game”
Part 33 – Subtext
Lucy Daisy was away again. Lucy did not mind working a couple of extra hour to help close up the Pizza Stack, the heat of the ovens and smell of garlic beat the cold, empty home waiting for her. But the sudden need for coverage was suspicious, and she was worried about her. Daisy wentContinue reading “Part 33 – Subtext”
Part 32 – Existential Boredom
Jon He was running late. Jon was making terrible time, even as he sped down the highway towards Elizebeth’s Haven. There would be no time for a nap before the ferry. No time for sleep-deprivation hallucinations, or whatever had happened the week before. He had to stay awake and alert. Not only did his lifeContinue reading “Part 32 – Existential Boredom”
Part 31 – Existential Boredom
Kat Was this what everyone always talked about? Was this a boring night, or was she already bored with her job? It wasn’t the most interesting night shift for Kat; no one interesting came in and nothing had startled her. Not being scared was nice, but the monotony of stacking the same five types ofContinue reading “Part 31 – Existential Boredom”
Part 30 – Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover
Lucy Lucy stared down at the steam billowing from her coffee. She’d retired to The Bubble and Squeak after Tom left her at the bookstore. It was always quiet, smelled more of dark chocolate than dark roast, and perpetually in off-season mode, unlike similar coffee shops in Hermit’s Rest. Its roughly 90s interior, faded pastelsContinue reading “Part 30 – Don’t Judge a Book by Its Cover”
Part 29 – It’s More Than You Think
Tom The chilly morning breeze rolled over Tom as he bummed around Main Street in Blackstone. It would be summer soon, and he’d have to avoid this place like the plague. He was too old to seem cool if he ran into any teens who knew him, and too young to get any respect fromContinue reading “Part 29 – It’s More Than You Think”
Part 28 – Cameras Never Lie
Bradley When Sophie arrived, accompanied by the early morning light, Bradley was waiting for her at the door. He’d been there for hours, getting the footage ready and doing his best not to alarm Tom. Tom had always been nosy, but he was on fire lately. He’d tell the little shit off, but it wasContinue reading “Part 28 – Cameras Never Lie”
Part 27 – It Will Never Be Clean Again
Daisy It was a good day for the Pizza Stack. Lots of orders spread out almost evenly over the afternoon. Pleasant customers that arrived on time, many of which even tipped, Daisy was her the zone. She felt like she did in her forties, maybe even her thirties. As a bonus, the convenience store hadn’tContinue reading “Part 27 – It Will Never Be Clean Again”
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