Agnes is perched on a chair in the corner of the kitchen, crouched down, her arms folded around herself. Karen enters, talking on a portable phone and doesn’t notice Agnes. She’s worried. "You’re sure she’s out of danger,” Karen says. “That’s good. How long do you need to keep her this time? Yes. I understand. … Continue reading The Guides, Karen & Agnes
Month: October 2018
The Guides, Nash & Agnes
Nash is seated in a small, sparsely furnished room with just a cot, a tray, some folding chairs, a tiny kitchenette containing a hot plate and a half-size refrigerator. He’s occupying one of the chairs, with his hands folded in front of him and his legs extended and crossed. Agnes appears before him. “I heard … Continue reading The Guides, Nash & Agnes
The Guides, Karen
When Karen Peterson arrives home that evening, she finds several shopping bags piled in the corner of the kitchen and in the midst of them is a small woman with greying hair, dressed in a warm-up suit, a large T-shirt, a sweater, a man’s suit jacket, with an overcoat covering it all, a knit cap, … Continue reading The Guides, Karen
The Guides, Ryan
When the corporate takeover of the United States was complete, the companies now in charge realized they needed an entity to maintain order and insure a smooth transition, all the while concealing their involvement in running things. This led to the birth of The Consortium. They handle all the day to day operations and manage … Continue reading The Guides, Ryan
