Cliffhanger Stories

Chapter 11: Reclaiming Autonomy

The pediatric ward smelled of disinfectant, faint sweetness, and the quiet resilience of its young patients. Nine days after the garage attack, after the board [more…]

Cliffhanger Stories

Chapter 12: The Lingering Aftertaste

Nine days. It felt like a lifetime had passed, or perhaps just a breath. The St. Jude Memorial cafeteria was a mosaic of sounds: the [more…]