The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 3, A Friendly Chat

I don't remember much of the journey that followed, mostly because there was nothing to remember. I was thrown into what was probably the back of a van, hitting my head pretty hard on the floor. I don't think I was concussed, but my head throbbed with pain nevertheless. Based on the sounds I heard … Continue reading The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 3, A Friendly Chat →

The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 2, A Night of Surprises

“Yeah?” A raspy, grouchy voice said. My grip on my phone tightened, despite my sweating. “Uh… Alex Murdoch?” “That’s me. And you would be?” “Right, um, Jennings, Dr. Jennings. Your daughter came to see me just today-” “Who, Rebecca?” “Yeah, Rebecca.” I’m not sure, but I think I heard him mumble something about approval. “How … Continue reading The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Part 2, A Night of Surprises →

The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Pt 1, First Impressions

In all of the years I’ve known her, I have never truly understood Rebecca Murdoch. She never seemed to look precisely right, but it was quite difficult to pin down what was so strange about her manner. Her emotions always seemed somewhat stunted, but she almost always had a strange, somewhat forced looking grin on … Continue reading The Curious Case of Rebecca Murdoch: Pt 1, First Impressions →

Dawn?

The girl ran with the sun in her pocket. She was almost there, and she couldn’t afford to give up now. There was too much at stake. She could feel it digging into her leg. She could feel it scorching her calf into practically nothing. She could hear the Serpent on her tail, breathing down … Continue reading Dawn? →