Author Archives: Jacob Sahms

56 As a crowd now gathered on the dock, Benjamin and Noah worked to fish the men and little boy out of the water, Agent Moore stepped forward with her badge held high. A few of the firemen and crewmen … Continue reading →

52 An hour later, Leo heard the sound of the door unlocking. He was facing the door, still sitting on the floor. As the door opened, David prepared to launch himself at Dr. Steinman, but the doctor entered on one … Continue reading →

48 The next morning, Leo woke to cloudy skies and a stiff breeze blowing in his open window. He dressed himself, and went out into the sanctuary. To his surprise, he found the Moma boys sitting sullenly on the back … Continue reading →

44 Bobby had heard enough. He’d been by the infirmary to see Dr. Steinman, asking the physician if there were any drugs that would ease his back pain. Steinman had pointed out that he’d had the maximum number of cortisone … Continue reading →

40 That night, Red O’Rourke dreamed. It felt more like the space between sleeping and waking than like something unreasonable and far out. It was memories twisted and reimagined, as his injured brain trawled the depths of his past.  Initially, … Continue reading →

37 The next morning, Leo was toweling himself off after a shower when the knocking began. He quickly slid into a pair of pants and a collared shirt before reaching the door. This time he recognized that it was Miss … Continue reading →

34 The knocking on the external door to Leo’s living quarters woke him from a restful nap, and he rubbed his eyes as he stood to answer the door. Miss Isabelle stared up at him, her big green eyes magnified … Continue reading →

31 The sunlight through a broken blind was blazing a trail across Leo’s face. He groaned as he blinked his eyes open, and the sun left him momentarily blinded, unsure of where he was. Throwing off the sheet, he stumbled … Continue reading →

28 On the way down the hill back to Tranquility proper, Miss Isabelle tried to console Gillian. “How am I ever going to develop a rapport with people now?” she asked. “Red is going to blackball me with everyone and … Continue reading →

25 The two brothers had made a name for themselves around Tranquility from the time they were old enough to communicate a plan from one to the other and carry it out. They didn’t really care who they hurt, but … Continue reading →