Ruby's Slippers
“The road leading to it is a dirt path, with grass sprouting between the tire tracks. A bicycle leans against a stack of chopped wood. A barbecue grill holds water, probably from the last rain. The cabin is rustic. No luxuries. No real amenities. No satellite systems or antenna. No curtains in the windows. Still, it looks clean. The crisp scent of pine perfumes the chilly air. I reach over the backseat and grab my leather jacket from atop the luggage. “Are we in California or Oregon?” Tim asks. ...“Oregon.” Sophia parks the Jeep beside the cabin and opens her door. “Aren’t you coming?” “Is it okay?” I ask. “Of course.” It’s too quiet in these woods. Except for the song of a distant bird, the crunch of pine needles beneath our feet, it’s still and hushed. Sophia knocks on the door of the cabin. She waits, giving her son enough time to circle the small interior several times. With a determined slant of her jaw, she stands erect, unmoving.
“Maybe he’s not home.”MoreLess
“Maybe he’s not home.”MoreLess
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