A Long Storm Before We Rest: Chapter 4

The boom is lowered on Jim as his life is shockingly upended by something so sinister and evil. As Jim didn’t see it until it was on top of him, everything he’s done and all that he’s fought to change could hang in the balance.

His first few months of wedded bliss were behind him, as was their first fight as a married couple. Jim forgave her, and they moved on. That was how it was supposed to be. At least, that was what he told himself.

Jim was happy and hopeful. He’d put in the work, and now he was ready to push things to the next step in his future. Two years of college were behind him, and Jim learned everything he could about law enforcement. Now, he was testing and applying to different agencies.

Months ago, after one of his classes, Jim spoke with an instructor about becoming a volunteer officer. It was a way to get his foot in the door, show his work ethic and dependability, and network with the local departments. Now, after a chance meeting with the head of a local department, Jim was just days away from having his foot in the door.

Jayla was tense to be around as of late. Nothing Jim did pleased her. To make things worse, she was struggling to…