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That’s not much of a plan (Dylan)

That’s not much of a plan (Dylan) Previous Chapters/Contents I walked back to my apartment in a fog. I was a damned fool. I’ve never been much of one for waterworks, so there wasn’t much of that. Instead, I just felt dead inside. I’d give a lot to be able to break down and cry, [...]

Your brain is the real weapon (Alex)

Your brain is the real weapon (Alex) Previous Chapters/Contents “Okay,” Dylan said.  “Let’s try that again.” I’d asked for these lessons, but I hadn’t bargained for how intense it would be.  The first couple days, I’d worked with Dylan alone. But his hand was a mess, and for some of the rougher stuff he’d asked [...]

How can you be so casual about it (Dylan)

How can you be so casual about it (Dylan) Previous Chapters/Contents When the alarm went off the next morning, I got up as usual. Really, I didn’t know what else to do. Keep going. Go to class. Go to court. Whatever. It was dark, quiet, and bitter cold. An icy wind blew off the Hudson [...]

I’m sorry I got your kid killed (Alex)

I’m sorry I got your kid killed (Alex) Previous Chapters/Contents Sherman caught up with me about two blocks away from Dylan’s apartment.  I heard him calling, but kept walking. I was too caught up, too angry, to stop. He finally came up to my side and matched my pace. He didn’t say anything at first. [...]

That’s what war is (Dylan)

That’s what war is (Dylan) Previous Chapters/Contents Getting out of jail was kind of a reverse process of going in. They didn’t search me on the way out, but otherwise, it was scary similar. I signed paperwork, collected my phone and wallet and keys, and then I was free to leave. I walked out slowly, [...]

Let him smell your socks (Alex)

Let him smell your socks (Alex) Previous Chapters/Contents I knew Dylan was going to look rough when he came in to the hearing room. He’d been in a holding cell all weekend. But it hit me, hard, when I saw just how rough he looked. He was obviously exhausted, dark circles under his eyes, and [...]

Just stay quiet (Dylan)

Just stay quiet (Dylan) Previous Chapters/Contents When I was escorted into the court room, my hands were still cuffed, in front of me now, and a police officer had me by the left arm. I was not in the best of shape. My cast had cracked, and most of it had simply fallen off. My [...]

Insurgent (Episode 4) released

Hi all, just wanted to post a note that as of today, Insurgent (Episode Four) has been released! I’m very excited to have it out there, with only one episode left until the story is complete! You can check it out on Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Smashwords. Amazon:Kindle Edition Barnes & Noble Smashwords:All ebook [...]

Friends (Alex)

Friends (Alex) Previous Chapters/Contents Everyone looked pretty rough when we met at the big round table in the back of Tom’s the next morning. Carrie’s eyes were swollen and red, and she’d pulled on jeans and a pullover sweater. She was as relaxed looking as I’d ever seen her, but also exhausted. She sat next [...]

Now it’s my turn (Alex)

Now it’s my turn (Alex) Previous Chapters/Contents “We’re going with her,” Carrie told the police. “She is not going alone with you to the hospital. I’m her sister, and Kelly’s her best friend.” The police officer looked uncomfortable, but finally agreed. Carrie turned to Sherman. “Ray… you take Joel, and go down to the police [...]