chapter 6

Arlie saw the burst of light through his bedroom window

He stood frozen, staring at the empty space where she'd just been a moment earlier

Surely this was his imagination running wild

Maybe he'd watched too many UAP videos

Hours passed

He checked his phone

His last text to Emily was still marked "Delivered," not "Seen."

The thought of Emily reading his message soon was enough to warm his heart

He turned on his boombox radio