The Devil's Labyrinth
Chapter One
Chapter 1
2007
Ryan McIntyre picked up his cereal bowl, held it to his lips, drank down the last of the sweetened milk exactly the way he had for at least the last fourteen of his sixteen years, and pretended he didn’t notice his mother’s disapproving look. With a glance at the clock, he stuffed the last half of his third slice of buttered toast into his mouth then stood up and picked up his empty bowl and plate. He had just enough time to grab his books and get to the bus stop.
“Do you have any plans for after school today?” his mother asked.
Her tone instantly put Ryan on his guard. “Why?” he countered, as he put the dishes in the sink.
“Because we’re going out to dinner tonight, and I’d like you to be home by five-thirty.”
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