Chapter 18: The Letter Unsealed

Chapter 18: The Letter Unsealed Andrew O'Kelley andrewokelley.com

The two of them passed through the cloth curtain. Daniel recoiled at the sight of aged and sagging boxes filled with junk and memorabilia that lined a long hall. Seeing his cringe, Nicodemus offered up a weak excuse about meaning to sort through the stuff and give what he could away, but both of them knew he was lying. This was the sort of mess that stuck around until it was forced on someone else. How disgusting. Who lives like this?

At the very end of the hall, there was an open door leading into a room littered with dirty laundry. Realizing Daniel could see into his room, Nicodemus sprinted down the hall in embarrassment and shut the door. It was clear to Daniel that he had no intention of giving him a tour or of showing him around.