Chapter One: The End of the Map

“My luggage is underneath us,” Luca said. Sergei pulled a lever. Nine damp cardboard tickets slid from the dispenser. Jonas handed them out. Lin's showed seat 2A and, beneath it: LOST ITEM—SILVER SERVICE BELL. On the reverse, small blue-gray letters read: Lost property must be claimed by its owner. Memories used as payment are nonrefundable. “I've never lost a bell.” “Nor this.” Amara showed her ticket: RED CHILD'S RAIN BOOT, LEFT. Roman began to tremble. His read: MARGUERITE'S POCKET WATCH. “Mine,” he whispered. “She gave it to me before she died. I had it after dinner. I've searched the ship for two days.” The others checked theirs. Mia had a cracked rearview mirror, Luca a brass key, Henry a tape labeled EPISODE ZERO.