The Voice inside My Head by S.J. Laidlaw

Author:S.J. Laidlaw [Laidlaw, S.J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub, mobi
ISBN: 978-1-77049-566-1
Publisher: Tundra
Published: 2014-03-10T16:00:00+00:00

“Do you think they did something to her?”

“As far as I know, there haven’t been any reports of planes landing since the crash, but she did disappear about the same time, now that you mention it.” He gives me a troubled look.

Any further speculation is short-circuited by Tracy barreling out of the Shark Center, which we’ve just reached, and flinging herself on me.

“Thank God you’re okay,” she squeals, clutching me to her breast. “We were all so worried. Dr. Jake sent out an all-points on the radio, asking if anyone knew where you were. Lemon Larry got back to him and said you might have gone out to old Martha’s, but when you weren’t back by this morning, we didn’t know what to think.”

“Radio?” I ask, as I determinedly pull away from her.

“The shortwave radio,” Dr. Jake explains. “Everyone on the island has one, every boat as well. It’s how we keep track of each other. Except Martha, of course. She says it interferes with her spirits, or some such nonsense.”

“Dr. Jake was on it all night,” continues Tracy. “We kept Station Sixteen open just for updates on you, but the last anyone saw, you were heading down the road past the airport.”

I didn’t even notice anyone around when we were passing the airport. It must be a bitch to cut school in this town.

“Sorry to scare you. We got lost and didn’t get there until after nightfall. Then we had something to eat and a bit of a rest before heading back.” I don’t bother filling him in on the voodoo stuff. In the clear light of day, I’m embarrassed that we went all that way for such a stupid reason and have nothing to show for it.

“Well, at least that was a good decision.” Dr. Jake gives me a stern look, reminding me it was one of too few in his book. “I expect you’re wanting some sleep now.”

I nod, though the truth is, there’s one thing that I hope will be worth following up on.

“Is Pete around?” I ask.

“He’s in the equipment shack,” says Dr. Jake. “Is there something I can help you with?”

“No, I just need to ask him something.”

“All right, then. I better get on the radio and let everyone know you’ve returned safely.” He ducks into the office, with Tracy close on his heels, while I head to the shack.

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