While Keston enjoys his occasional video game tournaments with the kid across the hall, he's grown tired of the daily grind of his job. With a bit of a push from his boss, he heads out for a weekend at his family's cabin in Kona Woods. A little time away from the hustle and bustle sounds like just the thing he needs.<br><br>Turns out he isn't alone, though, as there are others lurking in the shadows. When a near-death experience brings Ness waltzing into his life, everything Keston thought he knew is turned upside down, and he runs in fear.<br><br>But will facing what scares him bring to Keston's life what it's missing most?

The Murky Depths

He raised his eyebrows. “It does? Explains what?”


Frannie sighed, letting the knife rest, pausing in her wok to give him her full attention. Her eyes were the same shade as Molly’s, though Molly’s skin was a touch darker thanks to her father, may he rest in peace. “Look, Keston, this friendship you two have, I’ve had a number of people question it. Most want to know what a grown man is doing hanging out with a kid and there are nasty stories in the news…”


The unspoken implications hurt. Keston went to object, halted by Frannie holding up her hand.


Chapter 20