Two men crouched under an old pine, waiting for the rain to pass. Its needles drawn together, the pine became a shelter for them. Down below, by the river, an old ghost wrapped itself in newspapers. On every page the same story was printed. On every page were different words.

David C. Porter is a writer and photographer from the American northeast. He edits Keep Planning, and writes Garden Scenery. His work has also appeared in various other places. His first novel, NTTN, is available now from Organ Bank Industries. He can be reached on Twitter at @toomuchistrue or via his website, davidcporter.net.