SUBSCRIBEAFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL by James F. Reilly
posted February 29, 2008 under Short stories
Tags: contest winner, James F Reilly
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As the bus squealed to a halt at the mouth of his driveway, Brian Keating slung his backpack over his shoulder, and made his way past the empty seats toward the driver.
“Have a good night, Mr. Sayers,” Brian said.
The late afternoon sun spilled through the windshield, and the driver shielded his eyes with one hand as he fumbled with the dial on his radio with the other. He cocked his head toward the loud hiss that emanated from the exposed speaker duct-taped to the dashboard. (more…)
