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Between These Walls: Chapter 1 Had Hunter seen what he thought he’d seen? Had he given Hunter a second glance? At twenty-six years old, after so many years, Hunter wished the temptation would release its grip on him. Hunter’s heartbeat increased at the possibility of mutual attraction, but he steadied himself. Surrounded on three sides by frosted glass walls, the […]

Breathing Yesterday “And, of course, that song for Meghan, written from Sunset Beach.” There’s something familiar about these shades of blue I was standing at these crossroads a time ago I find surfacing a welcome deja vu It’s been way too long, too many years flying solo I see something glowing in your eyes right now The same old flicker […]

You’re My Division “For some reason, I decided to write a song that’s a play on opposing ideas. Here’s what I came up with.” And you are the gold that betrays me You are the joke that slays me Unceasing to amaze me You break me down You’re my struggle and survival My hero and my rival You’re my honesty’s […]

The Landing: Chapter 3 The Landing: Chapter 3 AUGUST 1994 The black convertible pealed from the drive-through window, past a stop sign at 30 miles an hour, and onto the suburban street. Summer breeze sent a rush through the teenagers’ lungs. This weekend, Meghan and her brother, Greg, had driven to northern Ohio in Meghan’s car, separate from their parents, […]

Heaven Shine A Light “Sometimes you’re empty-handed and just need answers.” When the tears run dry When the stars escape from my eyes When it’s hard to see There’s a destiny I look to the skies Past the fear and the lies Heaven set me free (CHORUS) Heaven shine a light, shine a light on me Shine it down Heaven […]

Chapter 2 Chapter 2 MAY 2007 Her office was located on the far edge of Oxford, Ohio. Today, Meghan Harting would take her time getting there. A quiet town about a half-hour from Cincinnati, Oxford was home to thousands of Miami University students, as well as a smattering of local residents who observed the migration of young adults to their […]

Chapter 1 Chapter 1 MAY 2007 Danny Bale leaned against the restroom wall, ran his finger along his wrist. Running his fingers through his beach-blond hair, he exhaled with a heavy grunt and tilted his head toward the ceiling, the details of which he had surveyed many times before. The circles of water damage. The hole at the edge of […]