Chapter 10

I finally arrived at the remote mountain town of Oakridge. Surrounded by towering peaks and blanketed in fresh, crisp air, the town moved at a slow, almost timeless pace. It felt secluded from the rest of the world. Using the address Malcolm had given me, I rented an old wooden cabin near the edge of the forest. It had a small, overgrown yard and a comforting, rustic charm. The first thing I did after settling in was visit the town clinic to confirm what I already suspected. The doctor’s words...