In Bloom

by Paul Tremblay

the effects of the cyanobacteria’s toxins had contributed to a drowning, a possible disappearance, and scores of illnesses among players and fans who had attended the Orleans Cardinals Cape League baseball game.

There are always truths submerged within stories, and her job is, if not to dredge them up, then to invite readers onto her own chartered boat, guiding them so that they may uncover those truths from the murky waters for themselves.

Perhaps like most stubborn men, he didn’t know how to admit to being wrong without foolishly feeling like he was negating himself and everything in which he believed.

Heidi has learned never to underestimate the mysteries of the whys, truths, and lies we tell each other.