"Hey," Mary tugged on my arm. "Come on, I don't want to get left behind." Ester, the other one who had been helping me up, sniffed and turned away. I don't think had quite forgiven me for making her stumble into that pillar. The pillar... that was important. I was certain it was important. She had... what had she done? Touched it.
By Alexander McEvoy2 years ago in Chapters
Anything can happen when the Carabao creature sponsors invite certain individuals, funding a meet and compete. Trying to stay in the top ten seemed like an honorable priority for Porsche Man, heading into the promotional gimmick event with very careful sentiments. Feeling an energizing spirit charge similar to the battery bunny, a new horizon might end up as good fortune.
By Marc OBrien2 years ago in Chapters
It took Martin a while to find the bar. He walked past the alleyway twice before realising it was more than just a narrow gap between buildings. After a dozen yards in deep gloom the tiny lane widened into an enclosed square paved in ancient, moss-covered cobblestones. A rusty iron stairway led to a heavy wooden door set into the first floor wall of an equally ancient building of patchwork brick.
By Andrew Peck2 years ago in Chapters
So many red flags, yet Peter ignored them all. There was a yellow symbol glowing brightly on the dashboard. The weather forecaster implored people to prepare for an imminent storm. A “No Trespassing” sign bearing skull and crossbones symbols guarding the entrance. Everything seemed trivial until it was too late to avoid his current predicament.
By Mark Gagnon2 years ago in Chapters