My Story This is my story. My autobiography, my reflection on the life I lived, as I remember it, from my time as a four year old child, though I have memories even before that, until my savage end, and the entrance to something beyond. There are many things I accomplished in my life. I … Continue reading Chapter 76 – My Story

“He would want the story finished,” Rudy said. He opened the book. At first there was just he and Karl in the Sunroom. Soon others joined them, beginning with Mrs. Krantz. For Rudy, it was a eulogy for his friend. “My gawd,” Mrs. Krantz said, “what a gruesome thing.” Rudy began with the description of … Continue reading Chapter 75 – The Story

The Cold Room Dr. Hauptman pulled the sheet back off Jon Magnusson. Big Bruce waited to be dismissed. Hauptman wondered how many others might have come to him recently that he had just dismissed as death from old age, when there may have been something suspicious. Perhaps he had been too cavalier in his assessments. … Continue reading Chapter 74 – The Centenarian

Jon’s Room “I go to see the Yībǎi suì.” Mrs. Chin entered Jon’s room. Karl and Rudy followed. “He’s dead you know,” Rudy said, covering his mouth with his hand, to hide his words. Mrs. Chin waved him off with the dragon stick. He was there, as they had left him. The calm cold look … Continue reading Chapter 73 – Mrs. Chin’s Return

September 23rd, 8:03am Karl and Rudy wore a pair of downcast faces as they slouched their way to the Nurses Hub. “He’s gone,” Karl said, his voice barely audible. “Mr. Homesman, Mr. Wernbacher, you should dress for breakfast. You shouldn’t be wandering around in your bed clothes. It’s breakfast time. Do you need help dressing?” … Continue reading Chapter 72 – Gone