Chapter 11: Unearthing the Past
Panic set in. Twenty-four hours. Where could I go with Lily and Buster? I had saved some money from my part-time job, but not enough [more…]
Panic set in. Twenty-four hours. Where could I go with Lily and Buster? I had saved some money from my part-time job, but not enough [more…]
I knew I couldn’t let Arthur separate Buster from us. Not now, not when he was so close to something. But I also had to [more…]
I walked out of that meeting hall with Lily and Buster, the town’s judgment heavy on my shoulders. The air was thick with the scent [more…]
Lily walked right past me, her small hand clutching the tin toy box. She moved with a quiet, resolute purpose, her eyes fixed on Detective [more…]
The air crackled with a sudden, electrifying tension. Backup arrived within minutes, sirens wailing softly in the distance before cutting off as the cars pulled [more…]
It was 11:45 PM. The police station lobby was stark, cold, and lit by buzzing fluorescent lights. I sat on a hard plastic chair, the [more…]