Beyond the Dark Productions - ‘The Road of Shadows’ - Season 1 | Original audio drama
Val Cheah for Sandy Mickens
Sandy is a salt of the earth, good natured mechanic who owns and runs a garage in the small town of Colton. She is industrious and hard working, but attempts to find balance with plenty of leisure activities. With this in mind, she keeps strict business hours and tries not to make exceptions. She has learned that life is not all about work.
Sandy loves the outdoors and in particular the mountains around Colton. She hikes whenever she gets the chance. She lives alone in a modest cottage at the foot of the mountains and is content being by herself. Most mornings she takes a hot mug of coffee and an egg sandwich out onto her back porch so she can sit and take in the scenery while she eats. She lives for these moments of simple pleasure.
She is a devout Christian and always keeps the Lord in her thoughts. Although she enjoys being around people, Sandy is also a straight talker and will speak her mind when necessary. She sometimes lacks subtlety and has been known to offend people while trying to make a point.
(Discussing repairs to a motor vehicle with a city slicker who is very impatient. The repairs are significant and will take time) “Oh, you’ll need some cash, no doubt. But you need to swallow a good dose of patience first. Maybe you’re used to the big city where things get done lickety-split, but you’re in Colton now. Things take time out here.”
(Responding to a question from a customer who wants to know if Sandy completed repairs on their vehicle) “Well now, Lord knows it wasn’t easy, but... yes I did. Can’t say that machine of yours is purring like a newly fed kitten, but she’s running. Had to use a bit of elbow grease to get everything back into place just right, but... it’ll get you to wherever you’re going, I can guarantee that. I even filled up the tank for you.”
(Earnest and compassionate. Offering a kindness to a new friend who she suspects is in trouble, even though she doesn’t know the specifics of their situation) “Well, I may not look too smart, but... I’m a good judge of character more often than not. I think you’ve got a good heart. And I believe that good people deserve to catch a break now and again. Don’t you?” (The other character offers their thanks, then turns to leave. Sandy responds with this farewell) “Oh, and... whatever trouble is coming up behind you... well, I hope that you can be done with it real soon.”
