The rain and cold deterred Ryan from walking to the meeting. She had dined at a cozy Italian restaurant around the corner, maybe a five-minute walk away, but had decided during her second glass of wine to drive. Ryan saw the weather-torn blue tarp flapping under a flickering streetlamp when she turned onto 20th AvenueContinue reading “Helpless”
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Keep Away
Matt clicked the safety on and strapped the rifle over his shoulder. He jumped out of the tree and landed on a bumpy root hidden under a layer of crunchy leaves, sending a sharp pain through his knee. He tried running, then compromised on an accelerated walk. Matt used his arms to shield his faceContinue reading “Keep Away”