David Sanderson

David Sanderson is a character in “Willa.” David is engaged to Willa, the first woman in a group of travelers to accept that they were killed when their train derailed. David follows Willa to a bar where she convinces him they are dead. Even though Willa discourages him, David feels a responsibility to return to the station and tell the others the truth. He quickly sees that the other people realize the truth, but refuse to accept it.

Willa

Willa is a character in the story “Willa.” Willa is the first Amtrak passenger to realize that she and the others perished when their train derailed. Willa convinces David that they are dead, but is not able to convince any of the other passengers.

Emily Owensby

Emily Owensby is a character in “The Gingerbread Girl.” Emily begins running after her baby died because it was the only way...