The Bridge at Loys Station
written by James Rada, Jr. A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment 1: The Crossing Thomas Hamilton reread the text message on his smartphone. He called Paula’s number a third time, and the call joined the other two in her voicemail. He texted, “Can we talk?” He doubted it would be answered. “I don’t…
Nights at the Sanatorium
written by James Rada, Jr. A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment 2: Learning the Rules Tim Ross straightened up from the railing of the barracks-like housing unit at the Maryland Tuberculosis Hospital. He looked at his hands. They were shaking. He wasn’t afraid. He knew that. It would take a lot more than…
Fire, Fire, Burning Bright
written by James Rada, Jr. A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment 7: Ready for the Fireflies Paul Cresap had barely escaped being burned alive, but his office in the Mechanicstown Jail wasn’t as lucky. The roof collapsed shortly after he made it out. He suspected he knew who had set the fire, and…
Fire, Fire, Burning Bright
A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment written by James Rada, Jr. 2: A Death in the Family After dropping off a load of charcoal at the coal house in Catoctin Furnace, Abednego Hunt walked down Frederick Road to the nearby store for supplies. He and his brother, Meshach, had a small garden at…
Old Kiln Road
A new serial fiction story for your enjoyment about the odd effects of grief. Written by James Rada, Jr. 1: ANIMAL KILLER Her own screams woke her from her nap. That’s how it always was for Betty Douglas. Sleep was a fleeting thing, if it came at all, and it was never a peaceful affair,…
