PercyMonth 1, Day 1, Friday 11:00 a.m.Mom was not amused by Tennyson’s offer, and reminded them both that Percy was grounded.Percy was almost relieved to hear it.Tennyson remained unfazed, assuring her that the Bourgeron family...
PercyMonth 1, Day 1, Friday 8:30 a.m.A few days later, shortly after Dad had left for an early start at the shop, Tennyson Bourgeron appeared at the Irving’s doorstep. His expensive coat was a stark,...
PercyMonth 12, Day 19, Saturday 9:00 p.m.Percy flopped onto his bed, feeling as if the weight of life were pressing him deep into the soft material. Any more, and he might suffocate, unable to extricate...
PercyMonth 12, Day 19, Saturday 8:00 p.m.Percy cringed as Tennyson’s solicitor severed ties with him like a healer with limited resources cutting off a gangrenous limb. So much for representing both of them. Obviously, the...
CalderMonth 12, Day 19, Saturday 6:30 p.m.Mrs. Irving’s shock quickly turned to anger. “My son was involved in a theft, and none of you informed me?” She stood up abruptly, her chair scraping against the...
CalderMonth 12, Day 19, Saturday 6:30 p.m.Lieutenant Calder Robards sat at his desk, his head pounding with the remnants of a nasty flu that had kept him bedridden for days. He rubbed his temples, trying...
PercyMonth 12, Day 19, Saturday 6:10 p.m.Thankfully, the room soon grew dim and the chattering crowd hushed. But as the play unfolded on stage, Percy found his mind wandering to the events of two days...
PercyMonth 12, Day 19, Saturday 6:00 p.m.Two days after their harrowing escape from the blood sorcerer, Percy found himself at the theater with his family and Viv, his friend from work. Lysander had requested this...
PercyMonth 12, Day 19, Saturday 6:00 p.m.“The blood isn’t mine,” Percy whispered. “We need to be quiet. The sorcerer could hear us.” He decided on the window. That was a more unexpected exit. “Help me...
PercyMonth 12, Day 17, Thursday 9:55 a.m.Before Percy could respond or even process the accusation, the sorcerer grabbed a handful of slimy intestines. With a snarl of rage, he hurled the ropy mass directly at...
