I force the door open. The smell of mold hits me hard. The floor undulates beneath my careful steps.

I’d finally heard the killer boast to a drinking buddy. He feared no one on this lawless, dank planet.

My lover’s dagger gleams in the kitchen light.

It’s time for justice.

Margarite Stever grew up in a tiny Missouri town. She currently lives in a larger Missouri town with her family and beloved fur babies. She writes stories and essays that touch a person’s heart and makes them feel something. Her secret identity is Ozarks Maven. You can catch her musings at ozarksmaven.com.