walking home in the dark

I’ve been trying to find a link to the article that supports what I’m about to say but you folks can google as easily as I can. The largest screech owl in the world lived in the woods behind my house. … Continue reading

Chapter Twenty-One: A bad breath

A light blue Buick rolled up into the yard and RJ’s cousin LindaKay waved to him thru a backseat window. “RJ hon! I’m so glad we caught you! Hi Aunt Chrissy, what’s goin’ on?” LindaKay was 4 years older than … Continue reading

Where there is coal, there is fire.

In short order bacon, biscuits, gravy, eggs over easy and homemade jelly in huge portions were placed before him. RJ was given a glass of milk and had to hide a smile at the the thought of it. He honestly … Continue reading

Chapter Fifteen: Night Visit

The close, warm air of Granmaw Selkirk’s spare bedroom reminded RJ of having a fever. Of childhood diseases and of the long dry years back into the dark around him. He couldn’t see a thing that had changed in this … Continue reading

Chapter Fourteen: Seven Across

Granmaw Selkirk was blind. That in no way slowed her down but people visiting her had to be precise where they put things and mind whether their feet stuck out or not. She had a seat on the end of … Continue reading