Dr. Shakir smiled down at Joule as he placed the stethoscope against his tiny chest and listened. Joule squirmed and hacked out a few irritated sobs. Casper gently jostled him in a vain attempt to make him forget how exhausted he was. They had already completed the work-up and EKG, and then had waited anotherContinue reading “Part 2, Chapter 2 // Though I Make My Bed In Sheol”
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Part 2, Chapter 1 // Though I Make My Bed In Sheol
He balled up the pillow under his head and sank his face into it. It was warm and pleasant against his skin. He ignored the noise as it continued hammering against his ears. It had gotten louder as it persisted, strange and urgent, but meaningless to him. Like the Dewitt’s abominable dalmadoodle next door,Continue reading “Part 2, Chapter 1 // Though I Make My Bed In Sheol”
Part 1, Chapter 12 // Though I Make My Bed In Sheol
That same evening, he went up the overgrown sidewalk to her house. Reagan opened the door and walked straight into his arms. He hated himself as he held her uselessly, unable to say a word. He had no comfort to offer. He couldn’t admit that it was his fault. She needed him to be good. Continue reading “Part 1, Chapter 12 // Though I Make My Bed In Sheol”
Part 1, Chapter 11 // Though I Make My Bed In Sheol
His knees were knocking, and he tried to stop tapping his foot as they sat in the waiting room. She was scrolling through her phone. He had tried that, but to no avail. He checked his watch every thirty seconds. He hadn’t slept well the night before. She wanted him there. That was the onlyContinue reading “Part 1, Chapter 11 // Though I Make My Bed In Sheol”
Katie Bertola 