Mag-log inShare
Chapter 6
Pinakabagong kabanata
My Brother Was Taken by the River Chapter 8
Mom arrived the next afternoon.The moment she saw me, she did not cry. She did not say a word. She just walked over quickly and pulled me into her arms.She held me so tightly, as if she was afraid I would disappear too."Mom," I said softly."Mhm.""Mom... Ian's gone."Her body jerked violently."I know." She let go of me slowly, her voice dry and brittle like paper. "I know."Ian was still at the funeral home. He had not been cremated yet. Mom said she wanted to see him one last time.When we came out of the funeral home, reporters were already waiting outside.Flashbulbs exploded in our faces. People shouted my name, shouted my mother's name, shouted over each other:"Mrs. Lancer, what are your thoughts on your husband's actions?""Did you know he was putting your child through this kind of training?""Are you planning to divorce him?"Mom stood there, pale-faced, lips pressed tightly together.My fists clenched."Can't you people just–""Dylan, do you think your f
My Brother Was Taken by the River Chapter 7
The next morning, the doorbell woke me up.I had fallen asleep in my clothes the night before without even changing. There was blood on the pillow from the cut at the corner of my mouth rubbing against it.I dragged myself out of bed and walked to the door, peering through the peephole.Three people stood outside.One held a microphone, another carried a camera on his shoulder, and the third was holding a light."Is Dylan Lancer home? We're from the city television station. We'd like to ask you a few questions."I did not open the door."Dylan? We know you're inside. Your father isn't home, right? Can you open the door so we can talk?"I turned around, went back to my room, shut the door, and pulled the blanket over my head.Then I turned my phone on.More than two hundred notifications instantly flooded the screen.The class group chats had exploded. Even those elementary school group chats where nobody had spoken in three years were talking about it.At the very top was a
My Brother Was Taken by the River Chapter 6
Dad's voice came from behind me."Ian…"He stumbled forward and slammed into the metal table, making it shake with a harsh screech."He's cold," he said hoarsely. "My son's face is cold.""Ian, look at Dad. Dad's here. Look at me…"He collapsed over Ian's body, pressing his forehead against that small, lifeless frame, curling in on himself like he was trying to disappear."I never should've let you go into the water… I was wrong… Ian, look at me… say something…"His voice grew quieter and quieter, breaking apart bit by bit.In the end, only air came out. His lips still moved, but no sound followed.I stood beside him clutching my shorts, watching his shoulders tremble uncontrollably.A staff member walked over and said softly, "Please accept our condolences."Dad suddenly looked up. His face was covered in tears and mucus, his bloodshot eyes wide, his expression almost deranged."How could he die? He's my son, how could he die? Did you people make a mistake? This isn't my s
My Brother Was Taken by the River Chapter 5
The stairwell fell silent for three whole seconds.Dad's hand was still raised in midair, frozen like someone had pressed pause on him.Travis stood against the wall clutching his nose, blood dripping steadily through his fingers onto the white tile floor. One drop. Then another.The police officer stood at the doorway in a crisp uniform, calm enough to sound like he was commenting on the weather."Are you Dylan's guardian?"Dad slowly lowered his hand.He turned to look at the officer. His lips moved, but no sound came out."You're the legal guardian of your younger son, Ian Lancer, correct?"The officer repeated himself.Dad nodded, then immediately shook his head."That's impossible." His voice was quiet, like he was talking to himself. "You've got the wrong person."The officer pulled a document from his folder."This was found downstream near Roaring Spine riverbank. The clothing matches the description from your report.""Those aren't his," he said. "Every kid wears
My Brother Was Taken by the River Chapter 4
I turned and yanked the door open.Laughter erupted behind me, sharp as knives stabbing into my back.The cuts on the soles of my feet made me limp badly. Every step down the staircase felt unsteady, the world swaying beneath me."Dylan!"Travis chased after me.He was still wearing swim trunks and slippers, clutching a half-eaten slice of cake in his hand."What are you running for? Your dad hasn't even assigned your punishment yet."I kept walking.He rushed down the stairs in a few quick strides, grabbed my shoulder, and yanked me back hard."I'm talking to you. Are you deaf?"I slammed into the wall, the back of my head crashing against the metal fire hose cabinet with a loud clang that made my ears ring."Move."Travis took another bite of cake, cream smeared across the corner of his mouth. The grin on his face made me sick."How do you talk to your father like that? He raised you all these years, didn't he?"And look at you. You look like some trash collector off th
My Brother Was Taken by the River Chapter 3
The taxi stopped downstairs.I got out while holding onto the door for support. The cuts on the soles of my feet had already scabbed over, but every step still felt like walking on broken glass.As I climbed the stairs, I heard laughter coming from inside the apartment.Travis was there too. He sat in the center of the living room, holding up a gold trophy that gleamed harshly under the lights.Dad stood beside him with one hand on his shoulder, grinning from ear to ear.I stood at the doorway, reeking of sweat, dirt, and stale river water.No one noticed me.Dad raised a can of beer toward the room."Come on, everyone, another toast to our champion Travis Shaw! Gold medal in the city junior division two-hundred-meter freestyle!"I'm telling you, this kid was born for swimming. I trained him for years, added two extra hours every day, no breaks even during holidays."Travis flashed a wide smile, showing off his bright white teeth."It's all thanks to Coach Lancer. Without hi
Maaari mong magustuhan
After My Brother Cured Me, I Destroyed His Family
Cold Shrimp19.7K viewsVacation Nightmare (For Them)
Cammy Winslow16.0K viewsToo Late to Love Me
Hathaway10.0K viewsCancel the Cradle, Cue the Rage
Airy Meow25.1K viewsMy Frigid Husband Knocks Someone Else Up
Cashwell4 viewsSecond Chance, Final Draft
Berilli38 viewsEven After My Death, They Hound Me
Never Spring36 viewsMaimed Me for a Fake Heir, Now They Beg
Luna Baa3 views
