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”
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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”
Part 25 – A Zero-Sum Game
Tom Tom rested both his hands against the oddly sticky counter and leaned forward into a deep lunge. It was going to be a long night; he’d woken up stiff and tired, and no amount of stretching was limbering up those tense muscles. Something about the turning seasons always did this to him. Spring amblingContinue reading “Part 25 – A Zero-Sum Game”
Part 23 – Burning the Evidence
??? It was almost a shame. The car was in perfect condition. It drove well. It cut a fine figure, even in the low light of the morning. Hell. it had fewer miles on it than his did, and the back seat looked far more comfy that what he was used to. He looked inContinue reading “Part 23 – Burning the Evidence”
Part 22 – Passing Time
Hayden “Well, that was a wash,” Hayden said, throwing his bag into the corner of his bachelor apartment. The worst part of being poor in a small community was how hard it was to hide. He tried to look his best and dress well, but there was only one apartment building in Hermit’s Rest, andContinue reading “Part 22 – Passing Time”
Jacob Marsh 