Down to the River
"i heard there was another drowning though. i would propose we keep the kids away from the deep end altogether, if you think that might help." "did you know the boy who drowned, mark?"
Headstones and Heresy
Chapter 13: Headstones and HeresyJune 6, 1988 04:00 HoursWest Woodburn, Northumberland, North East England It was four o'clock in the morning, and I sat in an upstairs suit at the Duck and the Crown inn. Coalburn had been amongst the people who...
A Night in Tranquility
Chapter 11: TranquillityJune 5, 1988 20:15 HoursWest Woodburn, Northumberland, North East England The rest of the meal passed in relative silence. There was conversation, but I had the feeling that I'd let everyone know where my focus lay when I...
Unexpected Aid
They had not agreed with my assessment of death by accidental drowning. oh dear.
Funeral
Chapter 6: Funeral June 3, 1988 06:15 HoursWest Woodburn, Northumberland, North East England I suppose I should be thankful for the small mercies that God hands down to me. After the last couple of days I wouldn't have been surprised if the...
A Grand Day Out
The stern voice of a handler came from outside the van's back door just a moment before it slammed open, drowning us in bright yellow morning sun.
The Scent of Blood
Like the last set, i threw them into my maw with the panic of a drowning man. unlike the previous ones, however, i crushed them in my mouth, feeling their sticky goo spew forth to coat my tongue.
Day 6
It all simply vanished; even the sounds of the warping metal and breaking electronics were drowned out by the simple sound of his foot slapping against the ground.
The Call of the Sea
As i turned back to go into the hotel, the waves crashed louder, drowning out all other sounds around me. i felt a sudden stirring breeze billow my t-shirt, and beat at my legs.
Beware the Werewood Part 3: The Reckoning
Your mate will drown in your stomach, and then i'll eat you. think about it, it really will be faster for him this way. he's just going to slowly and painfully die in your own stomach acid while i'm digesting you otherwise.
JUXTAPOSITION Chapter 3 - Chasing Trains
When i find you, you were drowning. i thought i lost ... hey!" the last word was shouted out as benji saw the white canine dive back into the roaring water. "what on earth are you doing!?"
Wherever Home Is
Chapter 14: Wherever Home IsOctober 15, 198609:42 HoursOutside of West Woodburn, Northumberland, North East England Leaving Darlington and the man who I had assaulted in his vehicle, I very nearly sprinted all the way up to West Woodburn. I only...