Chapter Three This is how we first die. The words gnawed at Duncan. Conawago had never let Duncan hold Hickory John’s letter, only listen to its message. He had not wanted Duncan to see the urgent postscript. Stay silent between the worlds. This is how we first die. Had Hickory John glimpsed the horror that was coming to Bethel Church? Duncan feared for his friend more than ever. Conawago had rushed into the wilderness after witnessing the work of demons at the settlement. He would not have done so in fear. Conawago had retrieved an artifact and had gone to confront the demons. This is how we first dieStay silent between the worlds. This is how we first dieHe tried to sleep, but every few minutes the nightmares returned. He worked at his bindings, but his twisting only seemed to make the