CHAPTER TEN (for Don B.) English stood by his carving station, in astute attention, over-compensating for the nervousness he feared his body would reveal. If he were ever caught…. He couldn’t even think about it. He turned his attention to the steaming roast beef, hot under the yellow food lamp. The smell made him nauseous.Continue reading “The Interregnum Mile: Chapter Ten”
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The Interregnum Mile: Chapter Nine
CHAPTER NINE The heads of lettuce peeked meekly out of the dirt, edges tipped downward in disapproving fashion. “This is not how we are supposed to feel!” they seemed to be saying. Pops was frowning too. He seemed to be in silent agreement with the whole crop of the community garden. They were allContinue reading “The Interregnum Mile: Chapter Nine”
Interregnum Mile: Chapter Seven
Chapter Seven Kelley had kept his word. When Ryder awoke the next morning and went downstairs, he saw his mother moving with ease back and forth between the kitchen stove and table. She was humming softly. He knew that meant she was in a good frame of mind; had she known about last evening’sContinue reading “Interregnum Mile: Chapter Seven”