Written for the Secrets and Lies challenge at LSF Tobias Carpenter was jolted from the dry depths of the minutes from the last meeting of the Board of Trustees by the firm knock at the door, quiet but clearly audible even through the thick oak. It took him a minute to pull himself back to … Continue reading Necessary Consequences
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Initiation
Erin gazed up at the darkened house. Situated at the top of a small hill, it had a sense of isolation about it, even though the neighboring houses weren't particularly far away. She reflected back on the sight of the house on the night she took the vow of pledgeship. Although she had seen it … Continue reading Initiation
Getting (it) with the Program
3:59. Claire shifted in her seat. She wasn't sure if she could last another hour. She certainly wouldn't be getting anything done. For the millionth time that day, she wondered why she had thought it would be a good idea to join this program. It was supposed to make her a better employee, but, as … Continue reading Getting (it) with the Program
Acknowledging Imperfection 