Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #20 November 2015 | Page 79

I stop and look back at Susan and Darren’s retreating
figures. They seem oblivious to any disturbance. As
they round the corner, the curtain falls back across the
window, extinguishing the light.
***
I sit beside my mother as she watches the
television. I think she’s starting to sense me now.
Sometimes she stops when I whisper I love you in
her ear. She cocks her head to one side and smiles, as
though listening to distant music. She’s smiling now
as she watches the breaking news.
Police have just arrested a twenty nine
year old man for the murder of Lisa Ryan. Officers
attended his home to speak with him about a reported
burglary at the premises. Neighbours have told us
police left the house, only to return with a warrant
after an anonymous tip off. The man became
aggressive, resulting in a scuffle and his subsequent
arrest. Upon entering the premises, police discovered

several bags of illegal drugs along with evidence tying
the suspect to the disappearance, rape and murder of
the fifteen year old girl with a bright future.
I glance at my mother. She’s smiling through
the silent tears that trickle down her face. Everything
begins to fade. The darkness recedes as the light
breaks through, opening its arms, calling me home.
I lean forward and embrace my mother. Her body
shudders in recognition.
“You can rest now baby girl,” she says. “Go
find your daddy. He’ll take care of his pumpkin. I love
you.” Her tears are streaming now, her eyes are red
and swollen, but still she smiles. “I will always love
you.”
I release her from my arms. Her voice grows
distant, the room is fading…
…fading…
…fading…

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