Author

Russell James

Russell James� obsession with speculative fiction began in childhood, when his father introduced him to The Twilight Zone. He has published the paranormal thrillers Dark Inspiration, Sacrifice, and the upcoming Black Magic, as well as his short story collection Tales From Beyond. Other short stories have been published in Encounters, Tales of Old and elsewhere. More of his short stories are available to read at russellrjames.com.

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Parallel Lines

Her room was on the hospital's fifth floor. He took the stairs. Despite the length of his travel here, he needed just a few final, calming minutes alone. He did not like the hospital's smell, an uninviting mix of antiseptic and latex. He was sure she didn't like it either. She…