Recap: Gloria stunned Lucy and her son with the news of Mr. Skandowski having been arrested as a suspect in the killing of a firefighter—a firefighter who was, at the time, working to put out the flames at the suspect’s own residence. On top of that, there were others injured. As the three neighbors began […]
Lights Out on Pinckney Street (Part VII)

Recap: After a night of sleep, interrupted by police officers and FBI agents canvassing the neighborhood, Ricky and his mom emerged from their rooms grateful to be alive and well. The boy raced downstairs and started a half-pot of coffee for his mother, Lucy. Came their next-door neighbor Gloria knocking on the door. Come to […]
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Recap: During an unexpected blackout in the neighborhood, Ricky and his mom hit the deck after hearing automatic gunfire down the street. Ricky saw casualties: firefighters injured and killed while battling the blaze at Mr. Skandowski’s. It seemed as if the entire Boston police force roared towards the scene, but the assailants were long gone. […]
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A spring evening in Boston takes a turn Seventeen-year-old Ricky lay on his bed on a Friday evening before dinner. He was mentally exhausted from a tough week at school. Ricky, you see, is what they call a gifted student—a high-achiever. As he waited for the familiar call from his mom downstairs, he stared at […]
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