The Place Where Promises Aren’t Kept [Chapter 3] The second day began with me walking to the neighborhood bus stop, the way I would be getting to and from school for pretty much every day after. I was far from the first to show up that morning. My savior from boredom and loneliness had alreadyContinue reading “The Hideout”
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The First Day of Middle School
The Place Where Promises Aren’t Kept [Chapter 2] Just as I was afraid of, those final two weeks of summer went by faster than my Rune Quest money while buying up a new set of fancy armor. My mom was happy to find the new computer actually serving a purpose other than just gaming. TheContinue reading “The First Day of Middle School”
The Summer to Start it All
The Place Where Promises Aren’t Kept [Chapter 1] It was the summer of 2002, and eleven-year-old me was spending it the best way I knew possible: playing video games. Well, one specific video game. And it wasn’t just any ordinary video game either; it was one of endless adventures known only as Rune Quest. YouContinue reading “The Summer to Start it All”
Job Security
The Stealing of Things [Chapter 7] After that meeting at the restaurant, inside the cramped bathroom, back against the wall, her lips to mine… no, her daring words attacking my ears, I certainly couldn’t focus on anything the museum had to offer. I held Jamison’s hand while he shouted at the kids to focus andContinue reading “Job Security”
By Any Other Name
The Stealing of Things [Chapter 6] The nights I have off from work are truly my own. Jamison and the kids eventually have to go to sleep, while my own rhythm keeps me awake. Of course, I extend the same courtesy to them as they do for me in the afternoon, meaning keeping to myselfContinue reading “By Any Other Name”
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