Black Stains, Part 2

X. There was no trash to take out the following morning, and without the usual knock, Nick woke up several hours later than normal. For all the extra…


Black Stains, Part 1

I. Sunrise. A knock came at Nick Braxten's door. "Sweetie, I'm going to bed now. Can you get the trash when you get up?" "Yeah, Mom." "Thank you."…