(Author’s note: Due to issues beyond my control (mostly work related), I had to take the week off from writing. It sucks, but in the type of work I do, sometimes it is necessary to put in a little extra time. Thankfully, today was the last of the extra work, hopefully for the Summer. Here we go with today’s fictioneers!)

Building A Mystery

by Miles H. Rost

“…and this final piece is an expression in progress.”

The gallery exhibitor stood tall next to the large wall with pictures.

“The bottom picture was the first in the line, drawn by the artist. He did this after being in a coma for 5 months. She was 16.”

He pointed to the photos.

“The photos were taken as he grew older, the subject in her 30s.”

He looked up at the large painting.

“This portrait was the final painting, the subject assumed to be in her early 40s. The artist went missing after. He is still missing today.”