Three Green Notebooks Left in a Cedar Chest on Elm Street

reinstatement letter, signed by the board president.

“Gale did not show up to the meeting,” Frank added, looking at me closely. “Her seat is vacant now.”

I picked up the small metal creamer and poured a thin stream into my coffee, watching the dark liquid turn a pale, muddy brown.

“I appreciate you carrying the word, Frank,” I said. “But you can tell continue reading …