This story started here. The house was next to a Presbyterian church, with the church parking lot in between. It seemed fairly typical: two stories, painted white, peaked roof, set back from the street with a nice lawn in … Continue reading
My employer looked up from her morning newspaper and regarded me. “Do you believe in coincidence?” she asked after a moment’s thought (or it could have been a dramatic pause). When she asked a question like this, it was always … Continue reading
This story started here. Mr. Randall stood up as Stephanie and Kelly came into the waiting room. "Mrs. Coe went to the restroom," he said, gesturing in that direction, "but she didn’t come back. When Miss Powell went to look … Continue reading
This story started here. The birthday candles were doing a pretty good job of illuminating the waiting room, and it was surprising how quickly you got used to them.Billy kept an eye on them, though. He didn’t want to start … Continue reading
This story started here. "I’m Dr. Grassi," the older man said. "I have identification." He handed over his ID and the stub of his bus ticket. Stephanie examined them and gave him back his ID."I remember you on the bus,"she … Continue reading
This story started here. Kelly and Stephanie stepped behind the dark ticket counter and Kelly squatted, waving her hand around in the various open compartments under the counter."I’m pretty sure there’s a flashlight under here somewhere… Ew!" She pulled out … Continue reading