Far Horizons: Tales of Sci-Fi, Fantasy and Horror. Issue #18 September 2015 | Page 66

face and not seeing it frowned. Where could she be? *** The man in red opened his eyes. “That was a bad time in the Four and One, brother against brother.” The boy shrugged. “I was supposed to have a brother.” The man in red turned to look at the Ferryman and noted his suddenly stiffened posture. “Tell your story. We will be there soon.” The man’s gruff voice allowed for no conversation. The man in red shrugged. Returned to his previous position, cleared his throat, and started the next part of the story. *** There is only a limited time before the ferry reaches the far shore. I swallow and with only the slightest pause continue the story. “My condolences.” 66