The Only Door That Opened When the Others Closed

the dark earth.

Ivy opened the car door and stepped out into the damp night air.

The metal box was dented near the latch, its red flag bent double against the side where a heavy boot or a vehicle bumper had struck it.

Carol came around the side of the car, her flashlight beam shaking as she pointed it at the ground.

Ivy picked up the continue reading …