**This is the new zombie thing I’m working on. I don’t have an actual title for it yet, so ‘Lost Brothers’ is just a placeholder. I hope you enjoy ❤ Riley Monroe woke up with a faint metallic taste in his mouth. It wasn’t real — just a phantom memory that clung to his tongueContinue reading “Lost Brothers – Chapter One”
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Zombie book voting poll
I have succeeded in writing a small portion of the zombie book I talked about previously, as a way to escape some of the hellscape of my real life and give my brain and hands something to do for at least a few minutes a day. That said, I have two options here for youContinue reading “Zombie book voting poll”
An Update
Hi. It’s been a while, the last update was depressing, and I have gone dark on most of my socials, so I wanted to confirm for everyone that I am alive. I am, to be frank, not okay, and I will not be ever again. The long version of what happened can be read here:Continue reading “An Update”
A Break
I will be taking an intentional break from Highway Butcher. I do not know when I will be in the headspace to write Bo in the same headspace I am in. I didn’t think life could get any worse but yesterday was the absolute worst day of my life, and how I force myself toContinue reading “A Break”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Eighteen
**If Bo were a real person, today would be his 36th birthday! So here’s an extra long chapter for you ❤ NOT EDITED Chapter Eighteen Friday: June 19, 2020 8:00 PM; LOS ANGELES, BO AUSTEN’S HOUSE, DINING ROOM After Jensen’s supper delivery arrived — tacos — Bo dove into the case file. It was anContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Eighteen”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Seventeen
NOT EDITED Chapter Seventeen Friday: July 14, 2000 4:03 AM; LOS ANGELES, APARTMENT COMPLEX, PARKING LOT “God, would you just leave me the fuck alone?” “I’m not trying to start anything, Katherine. I’m just saying that I think it’s best you sit this one out,” Jamal said. “I can handle a homicide, Jamal. I’m notContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Seventeen”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Sixteen
NOT EDITED Chapter Sixteen 6:33 PM; WEST LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT, PARKING LOT For the sake of marking it off officially, Bo and David had gone out to Abby Richard’s house as well. Bo had been right. Her place had been cleaned out too. David, of course, hadn’t doubted Bo on that for a singleContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Sixteen”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Fifteen
NOT EDITED Chapter Fifteen 1:57 PM; LOS ANGELES, JUDY CRANE’S APARTMENT, ENTRYWAY David had insisted on carrying Bo’s satchel and camera case to the sixth floor of the apartment building, and Bo felt incredibly vulnerable and naked without either accessory draped over his shoulder. It was kind of strange, really, how much those things seemedContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Fifteen”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Fourteen
**A/N: I usually keep my chapters around 1-2K words so they’re easier to read for people like me, but this one didn’t have any good break points until the end, so this one’s around 5K. Enjoy the honker ❤ NOT EDITED Chapter Fourteen 9:02 AM; WEST LOS ANGELES POLICE DEPARTMENT, CHIEF OF POLICE JAMAL PITMAN’SContinue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Fourteen”
Highway Butcher – Chapter Thirteen
NOT EDITED Chapter Thirteen Friday: June 19, 2020 8:00 AM; LOS ANGELES PENITENTIARY, VISITING ROOM Kathy Baker dropped into the chair across from Jensen at the cold metal table, one eyebrow raised. “Jensen.” He offered a smile. She looked noticeably thinner than he remembered. Given the cancer diagnosis, he hadn’t quite known what to expect.Continue reading “Highway Butcher – Chapter Thirteen”