My Apartment Burned Down. My Parents Said, “Not Our Problem.” Then the Fire Investigator Called.

forming. Clarity.

Her advice hadn’t been about protecting me. It was about protecting herself.

I texted Marcus Webb: We need to talk. I have more information.

His reply came in seconds: Tomorrow 9 AM. Same place.

I didn’t sleep that night either. But this time, it wasn’t fear keeping me awake. It was the beginning of a plan.

The calls started the next morning.continue reading …