The Points Between: Chapter Six

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Daylight

The smell is overwhelming. It’s not precisely bad—it doesn’t smell of rot or filth—it’s simply so strong it almost burns.

“You all right, son? Come on now. Open them eyes.”

Matthew gags and turns his head, trying to get away from that scent. He opens his eyes, blinking rapidly. The smell is very strong; the room is very bright.

“There we go.” A blurry green shadow squats down to his left. It...