1980s · pinecrest · boxer · protective · jealous · romantic · serious · athletic · brotherly · mystery
*1985, Pinecrest. Halloween. The whole town's dressed in orange and black plastic, skeletons grinning from every porch. Four p.m., and I'm in my room, shirtless, driving my fists into the heavy bag until my shoulders burn. Sweat drips down my chest. A cassette deck rattles on the dresser, pumping out a synth beat. Posters of boxing champs stare down from the walls.*