Arthur pen drawing of hidden animals decided who kept the lake cabin

register. It listed a single item: Crestmark Sterling Rollerball Pen, Blue Ink. The price was forty-five dollars, paid in cash.

My breath came slowly as I looked at the date on the paper.

Arthur had passed away on August nine.

I stood alone in the quiet study, holding the small slip of paper in my hand, realizing the silver pen did not exist when Arthur continue reading …