Two Black SUVs Rolled Into My Aunt’s Backyard

stories drifted across the patio.

Near the fence sat my eleven-year-old nephew, Ethan.

Unlike the other boys, he wasn’t interested in football.

He preferred science books, puzzles, and anything involving astronomy.

Tyler noticed.

He walked over with a grin.

“Come on.”

“Let’s see if you’ve got any backbone.”

At first everyone laughed.

It looked harmless.

Then continue reading …