Chapter 27

Birch Creek, September 2003

The sharp steel glowed menacingly before his eyes, and a shiver coursed all over his body.( Read more... )

Chapter 25

Birch Creek, August 2003

“Caught ya!!!” ( Read more... )

Chapter 24

Birch Creek, July 2003

Louise scratched her head for the third time in a row. ( Read more... )

Chapter 23

Birch Creek, May 2003

It had been a very gloomy month, and nothing made Lou feel any better.( Read more... )

Chapter 22

Birch Creek, April 2003

Running her index finger over the steamed glass, ( Read more... )

Chapter 21

Birch Creek, January 2003

“This is so good,” ( Read more... )

Chapter 20

Birch Creek, January 2003

The week that followed Teaspoon’s revelation was not much different from any others. ( Read more... )

Chapter 19

Birch Creek, December 2002

Despite his reassurances to Rachel, weeks passed quickly without Teaspoon uttering a word of his secret to Lou. ( Read more... )

Chapter 18

Birch Creek, October 2002

“I need your help,” Teaspoon whispered, keeping an eye on the door behind which he knew Lou was playing with little Frank Cain.
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Chapter 17

Birch Creek, September 2002

Teaspoon drummed his fingers on the rugged surface of his work desk as he nervously waited for the clicking sound that meant that the person on the other end of the line had taken the call. ( Read more... )