“CRASHED” PART 11
“Crashed” Part 11 “Good morning, Mr. Miller,” the young MP said as Ken brought the pickup to a stop. “We’re going to give your vehicle a quick once-over, and then you’ll be free to go. Sorry for the inconvenience, sir, but my orders are to check anything coming or going.” Ken nodded, doing his best […]
“Crashed” Part 10
“Crashed” — Part 10 “Ken?” Hayes’ voice crackled through the radio. “You there?” “Ten-four,” Ken replied. “My team just pulled in,” Hayes said. “I’m not trying to rush you, sir, but do you have an ETD? I’d like to get this sweep underway as soon as possible.” Ken already knew what the call was about. […]
“The Unrest”
“The Unrest” Pete was watching the 6:00 news again, even though he had sworn it off. Too much violence. Too much negativity. Hate and division—those were the only things that ever seemed to make the screen anymore. Pete never considered himself an activist or anything like that, and he wasn’t necessarily on any side. He […]
“Crashed” Part 9
“Crashed” Part 9 Patty and Ken packed a few essentials into their suitcases. They had no idea how long “a few weeks” would really be, but they figured they’d deal with that when the time came. Enough clothes for a week, some toiletries, and a shared feeling of uncertainty. Hayes had given them a number […]
“Crashed” Part 8
“Crashed” Part 8 It felt different now.The simple knock on the door sent a wave of panic through all three of them — as if fate itself stood on the other side. Ken opened the door. Lieutenant Hayes stood there, just like before. But this time, he wasn’t alone. A younger, slightly thinner man stood […]
“The Investor”
“The Investor” On Wall Street, they called him The Starbuck. Robert could close any deal, squeeze out every dollar — and he made sure everyone knew it. Twenty years of success: cars, women, vacation homes — the life of a king. Today, he outdid himself. He landed the deal of a lifetime: $762,900,500.00. He celebrated into the late […]
“Crashed” Part 7
“Crashed” Part 7 There she was. Standing in the doorway. Glowing. A fiery orange aura rippled off her skin — or rather, off the suit that clung to her like a second layer of light. It pulsed for only a few seconds… then faded completely. Ken and Patty stood frozen. Then, without a word, they […]
“Thinking Back”
“Thinking Back” Here it was — another Christmas had passed. It felt to Jimmy like Thanksgiving had just been yesterday. The years were moving faster now, at a pace almost too quick to comprehend. They drop the ball every year in Times Square — and every year, Jimmy is there with the same three friends […]
“Crashed” Part 6
“Crashed” – Part 6 Tom stood on the porch, watching the military trucks roll in one by one. Hayes had left only fifteen minutes earlier, but not before warning him: “We’re bringing in specialized tracking equipment. For your safety — and your wife’s — please stay inside. We’re fairly certain there was a living being […]
“Another Letter to Santa”
“Another Letter To Santa” Noah never missed a Christmas without writing his letter to Santa. He began the tradition when he was only five years old—the year after the tragic accident that sent his parents to heaven. Of course, Grandma Willis helped him at first. But Santa never answered. Now he was eight. This time, […]