“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. […]
“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 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 […]
“The Ride”
“The Ride” It was an old run-down truck stop café, the kind that looked like something out of a horror film. But Tom and Angela went in anyway. “Coffee, please,” Tom said, raising his hand as the waitress approached. They had been on the road for thirty-seven hours, only stopping for gas, and this was […]
“The Coffee Shop”
“The Coffee Shop” Beth and her co-workers — James, Sandy, and Cecilia — decided to try the new coffee shop that had just opened across the street from their office building. They missed their old hangout, which had closed months ago for reasons still unknown to them. They used to stop in during work breaks and at least three […]