Cody has never been lucky in love. In fact, he isn’t feeling very lucky at all. Losing his job and all his money means he has to sell his home. He feels overwhelmed at having to start from scratch again.<br><br>Cody decides to get away from it all, and retreats to a secluded forest for some peace and quiet. But two days into his journey, he’s hit over the head as he’s emerging from his tent. When he wakes up, he discovers he’s tied to a chair in a dark room. He struggles against his bonds, and when he hears someone approaching, he begins to panic.<br><br>Who kidnapped him? What do they want from a man who has nothing left?

Tied Up In Knots

“Hey, Baz. I’d appreciate it if you told me what’s going on here. I don’t reckon I’ve done anything wrong. Not that I know of, anyway. Can’t you just tell me what’s happening?”


Baz returned to the stove and fixed himself a bowl of rabbit stew. He took it to the table and sat. Without any acknowledgement of the other presence in the room, he began eating.


Chapter 8