Doing Laundry – Part XII

Doing Laundry – Part XII

This entry is part 12 of 17 in the series Doing Laundry    Eli Walters slumped back on his hotel bed. The lamp on the mahogany nightstand cast predictable shadows across the room. He exhaled slow as he processed everything he was about to do. Two weeks ago he was...
Doing Laundry – Part XII

Doing Laundry – Part XI

This entry is part 11 of 17 in the series Doing Laundry    “First off, let them know we aren’t here to kill them. They look terrified,” Eli started, his palms out trying to communicate they were friendly.     Lucas translated in German.     “Okay…now ask them if...
Doing Laundry – Part XII

Doing Laundry – Part X

This entry is part 10 of 17 in the series Doing Laundry“Glad to see you were able to get something to eat,” Lucas laughed. “Yeah, with no help from you, what are we doing out here anyways?” Eli asked. “Just a stop.” “Are these friends?” Eli leaned in, careful his...
Doing Laundry – Part XII

Doing Laundry – Part IX

This entry is part 9 of 17 in the series Doing Laundry      Eli barely felt the plane touch down, but the sudden presence of cabin lights jolted him awake. The uninvited cold slithered across his skin as he groggily rubbed sleep from his eyes.       The clicks of...
Doing Laundry – Part XII

Doing Laundry – Part IV

This entry is part 4 of 17 in the series Doing Laundry       Detective Osprey burst through the revolving doors of the Forestbrook Mall. Lieutenant Ramsey came after at a near jog just to keep up.        “Any idea how we’re going to find him?” Ramsey asked, scanning...