Joy

Joy (2017) C.S. Poe (A Lancaster Story)

“Are there, like… street signs or—”

“He’s not from around here,” Nancy said to a guy at the counter who started laughing. “No, honey, just drive. The roads around here will bring you right through into the next town.”

I put down the bin of dishes I’d been holding and followed George around the counter to his work station. He gave me the world’s worst tour, which basically consisted of: knives, fire, food in the freezer and pantry, thanks, kid!

“You didn’t fail.”

I snorted.

“You didn’t,” Silas continued quietly. “Part of life is accepting there’s always someone better than you at something. It’s no reason to run away.”

Publisher: Emporium Press

Rating: 8.5/10

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