Flash Fiction Month 2020, Day 20

“She’s still out there.” Abbie turned away from the window for a moment. “I don’t like this. Should we call someone?”

“Over some kid standing outside?” Ethan shook his head. “She must be staying in one of the other cabins.”

“I didn’t see a car outside any of them. And she’s right outside ours!”

Ethan shrugged. “Well, that’s allowed.”

“I still don’t like it. She hasn’t moved once. She’s just standing there, staring at the lake. And in this weather!”

Ethan stood up and took another look at the figure in the little yellow raincoat. “At least she’s dressed for it!”

“Ethan!”

“Fine! If you’re that worried about it I’ll go out and make sure she’s okay.”

He walked into the little porch at the front of the cabin and stood there with his hand an inch from the doorknob. Continue reading →