The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 26: Synchronized Surprise

It was getting close to 4 p.m., and Clarissa Ross had finished filing a stack of results from a three-month testing symposium in the St.…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 25: Unaware

Amora made good use of her time in the Stress Ward. She befriended an environmental worker who looked very similar to her, a petite, brown-skinned…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 24: A Funeral

I was alerted by Luther that Wesley Thornton was let go from the Milwaukee authorities and wanted Luther and I to attend Ethan Rathbone’s funeral. I…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 23: I Have to See Her

I made Grandpa Pete happy by coming to stay in my old room temporarily. Besides, both Luther and I were put on suspension until a full investigation…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 22: Two Ways to Fight

A stocky, distinguished white-haired man dressed in a shiny gray suit came walking into the Milwaukee District 1 headquarters, being directed to one…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 21: The Upside-Down of it All

Frightening images flashed, tugging at my perception of what was real and what wasn’t. Flights of terror so unnerving that they defied my highest…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 20: Rendezvous with Evil

In order for me not to turn back on this unusually warm October night, I had to go over every detail of the group plan in my head. Otherwise, I would…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 19: A Group is Formed

Somewhat refreshed from a rare night of sleep, I walked into my division prepared for some strategy. I was convinced to act quickly, no matter how…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 18: Grandpa Pete

Lately, I have been begging off my Sunday brunches at Grandpa Pete’s. I hesitated going straight to the front door. I walked over to the living room…


The Islands Tell of It, Chapter 17: Late-Night Work

When Ethan Rathbone was at his wit’s end, work helped to calm the upheaval of his recent feeling of hopelessness. The phone on his desk beeped.…