The fictional lakeside town of Lake City could be any place USA. The characters could be anyone we know, or even us. Chapter 1, and part of chapter two is here for your viewing.
SEE YOU AT THE STATION
By: L. M. O’Neal
(unedited)
CHAPTER 1
“How far away is the past if it returns to warn us of the future?”
L. M. O’Neal
“Michael, you’re not going to believe this.”
“Ricky, you’re the mayor. I believe everything politicians say.”
“Sure, you do, but this time you really do have to listen to me.”
Michael Stone knew Mayor Richard Lloyd could spin a good tale, but today was not the day for time-wasting chats or telephone calls. He had details to round up for the story he was writing. With a deadline drawing near, the wasting of time was something he could not allow, especially today. However, the tone in Mayor Lloyd’s voice got his attention. He really wanted to avoid all telephone calls until he’d finished the article, but something in Mayor Lloyd’s voice made him delay. Knowing, if he terminated the call now Mayor Lloyd would call back until he said what was on his mind, Michael decided to let him continue.
“All right, I’m listening. Go ahead.”
Mayor Lloyd, having captured Michael’s ear, continued. “As you know, I eat breakfast most mornings down here at the café, and I did the same this morning. Well, Sheriff Long and I placed our orders, and we were sitting here waiting, then in walks this fellow. He stops inside the door and just looks around.”
Michael, beginning to feel he’d made a mistake, said, “I hope you are going somewhere with this. I do have other things to do.”
“Yes I am, just listen”. Replied Mayor Lloyd a little too quickly.
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