Adult Content Warning
This work could have adult content. If you continue, you have agreed that you are willing to see such content.
-
Tags
Summary
“I can’t believe you were right but I find myself enjoying the role of detective, if only for today.” Pulling himself together and his coat firmly around himself, Edwin continued the treacherous walk downhill. “I also—well, a rather selfish thought occurred to me while speaking with the spirit.”
“Oi? What’s that, then?”
“Can you even imagine the potential for primary sources now that I know I can communicate with ghosts?”
He heard Charles skitter to a stop behind him. “I didn’t even think of that, that’s right clever you know. Look at you, seeing the bright side of things.”
It occurred to Edwin that perhaps relentless positivity was infectious.
It’s 1993, and Edwin Payne has just started his first term at university. While he’d hoped to stay unbothered, he’s begun to wonder how long he could blend in before he disappeared altogether.
Charles Rowland works at the local record shop, and accepted long ago that protecting himself might not be his destiny. He figures it’s time he tried his hand at looking out for someone else.