I figured it was time to post the rest of this book… here’s the next chapter in the works. If you missed the first part, click here and start at the start. Enjoy! * The weekend passed without incident,…
Afflicted 09: Chapter 8
Bevan left the river and Rick saw him go, but didn’t really notice the absence of company. He stayed in the same spot for a considerable period of time, long after Bevan had gone. With his eyes closed, he took…
Afflicted 08: Chapter 7
Bevan left Rick sitting contemplatively in the clearing when dusk was starting to fall down around their shoulders. Sitting out there with no lights didn’t worry Rick for some reason, despite the fact that he wouldn’t have a clue where…
Afflicted 07: Chapter 6
The back of Jack’s house was like many old weatherboard places that don’t get painted often enough. The creamy-white paint was curling and lifting from the edges of the weatherboards, and years of boys playing with various toys, balls, and…
Afflicted 06: Chapter 5
The rest of the week passed uneventfully, and by Saturday each of those who were in trouble were granted grace enough to get out of the house and go fishing again. Apparently the desire for fresh fish sometimes outweighed punishment,…