He took off. The world narrowed to the twin beams of his headlights cutting through the mist. As he hit the first transition, he flicked the wheel. The back end stepped out, dancing on the edge of physics. The smell of scorched rubber and brine filled the cabin.
He pulled into the turnaround at the base of the tower. The lighthouse was peeling and grey, but in the moonlight, it looked like bone. He stepped out of the car, his legs shaking.
Elias didn't answer. He just gripped the steering wheel, his palms damp against the worn suede. He kicked the clutch, slotted the gear into first, and let the revs climb until the car screamed.
He took off. The world narrowed to the twin beams of his headlights cutting through the mist. As he hit the first transition, he flicked the wheel. The back end stepped out, dancing on the edge of physics. The smell of scorched rubber and brine filled the cabin.
He pulled into the turnaround at the base of the tower. The lighthouse was peeling and grey, but in the moonlight, it looked like bone. He stepped out of the car, his legs shaking.
Elias didn't answer. He just gripped the steering wheel, his palms damp against the worn suede. He kicked the clutch, slotted the gear into first, and let the revs climb until the car screamed.
