Warm and thick it squirted onto his face and trickled down; lashes lumped and the corner of his mouth had a tainted taste all of a sudden. To some it would be metallic, like licking too long on a spoonful of yoghurt. To him it was sweet, like a ripe cherry burnt by a warm summer's sun, the taste of...
The first time it occurred, he was barely 9 years old. The house was dark, everyone sound asleep in their rooms. The watch showed 01:13 a.m. Silence was universal.
Beep... Beep... Beep... Beep.
Judith and Casper were two ordinary children. They lived a good life, attended the same school, even lived near each other. The only difference was that Judith had a father, her mother had died in a fire a long time ago and her father had not found a new wife, although he had several lady friends to pick and choose...
