A Soldier's Heart Chapter Six: John
I approached the door to Derek's room. It was late in the night and the moon had risen in the sky. I gently knocked on the door, but didn't hear a reply. I slowly opened the door and peeked my head in. All the lights were off, but the moon was bright...
A Soldier's Heart Chapter Five: John
I woke up to the sound of a shower running. I looked at the clock and it was about 7 am, but the room was still fairly dark due to the heavy maroon curtains. I looked to my left, expecting Derek to be sleeping besides me; but he was gone. He must be...
A Soldier's Heart Chapter Eight: Derek
I wandered alone in darkness, stumbling over craggy rocks like a weary traveler. I tried to look around, but a dense fog had materialized out of nowhere and clouded my vision. Exhausted, I collapsed onto the cold stone. How did I get here? I was just...
A Soldier's Heart Chapter Seven: John
I felt a minor thud as the helicopter successfully landed on the ground. Within that same minute, the officer, a black cougar who had accompanied me, opened the door and motioned for me to get out. I grabbed my bag from off of the floor and slung it...