
Arthur retreated to his porch, pulse hammering. He had locked the shed, but Jim's look felt like a ticking clock. Inside, he tried to focus on coffee, but the sea smell clung to him. Then heavy knocking echoed through the house.

Arthur retreated to his porch, pulse hammering. He had locked the shed, but Jim's look felt like a ticking clock. Inside, he tried to focus on coffee, but the sea smell clung to him. Then heavy knocking echoed through the house.