date: august 2023 time: early evening location: behind the hardware store status: closed to @lucapalermos
James had long since separated from the group who still seemed to be searching the hardware store. He wasn’t sure what exactly they were looking for or what anyone had found. All he knew was that it was starting to get dark and he was tired of searching. His bones ached and he could feel a headache starting to form between his temples. At the back of the hardware store, he noticed a discarded backpack. Riffling through it, James managed to find a nearly empty bottle of Vodka. Without even thinking about it, he took a sip.
When he turned, he noticed someone standing in the distance. It was hard to see who exactly it was because they were back-lit by the setting sun. James formed an awkward smile and raised his hand to wave at whoever it was, hoping they were an alive person.