From Below

by Darcy Coates

“Nothing big was ever achieved without a little risk.” Roy took another deep breath and let it out as a languid sigh. “That’s basically my life motto, bud.” “I thought your motto was eat five Hot Pockets or die trying.” “Same thing, really.”

Regeneration followed after death. Growth required change. Life was a constant battle of give-and-take, a bittersweet tango that demanded full participation.