Author Archives: Erin M. Klitzke

            Kellin’s nostrils flared as she stared at the ravine.  The sun was high in the sky, cloaked by clouds, struggling to burn through them.  The rain had stopped, at least, though the break in the weather probably wouldn’t last … Continue reading →

            Thom sat near the fire, watching the clouds twist in the sky outside the tent, trying not to shiver.  Shivering hurt.  The bruises were healing, but he still ached.  Their numbers had stabilized a little in the last twenty-four … Continue reading →

            She stared at me, eyes narrowing a moment before she edged closer, cradling her mug in both hands.  “You’re sure?”             I nodded a little.  “As sure as I can be.  Never saw him buried…never saw him actually slip … Continue reading →

            It was about twenty minutes or so before Kellin returned, about the same time the kettle was starting to hiss, steam escaping through the whistle-hole.  I took it off the tripod, set it on the ground near the fire.  … Continue reading →

            “How is he, Marin?”             I sniffled, swiping my sleeve across my eyes.  “Not good.  Still not listening.  I just…I can’t…”             Carolyn wrapped her arms around me and hugged me gently, kneeling behind me on the ground.  “He’s … Continue reading →

            I stared at J.T. for a long moment.  Thom, scared?  Thom wasn’t afraid of anything.  “Scared of what?”  He could handle all of it originally…he was okay that first time down in the ravine with Drew and I, when … Continue reading →

            “How’s Thom?”             I sighed and shook my head slightly at J.T.’s question.  “Sleeping.  Being himself.  That’s about it.”  I chewed my lip.  “Was a cold night,” I said quietly.             “Probably in for more,” J.T. said, rubbing at … Continue reading →

            Thom was still fast asleep when I stirred awake sometime after dawn on the next day.  The rain was still coming down; the air was chill.  I pulled on an extra pair of socks after crawling out from under … Continue reading →