“Thanks for walking me home guys,” I walked up the steps, and then turned around to wave goodbye.
“See you tomorrow,” Joey said.
“What’s going on tomorrow?” my mother wanted to know. I cringed and held my breath, hoping no one would tell her the truth. Thankfully no one said a word. The silence was deafening so I finally opened my mouth.
“They’re going to show me around town and show me where Saint Andrews is,” I said really quickly, before someone else said something different. “And they’re going to show me where the library is too,” I tucked my hair behind my ear.
“Okay, but make sure you do some unpacking,” she looked at me and then at them. “We have a lot of work to do, you know. Let me have that bag,” she reached for it as I handed it to her. Then she went inside.
I took a deep breath and then sighed. I was so relieved, because she actually believed me and she was going to let me go. I looked at my new friends. “I’ll see you guys tomorrow.”
“Yeah, see you tomorrow,” they said at the same time. I smiled at them and they smiled back. “Don’t forget…the bridge at 1:00,” Joey smiled at me again.
“I won’t forget,” I stayed on the porch and watched them walk toward Robin’s house. Maybe this place isn’t so bad after all. But then I remembered Mrs. Dutton, and what she said to me. The words echoed in my ears. “Those who do…end up dead,” I shivered.
Shudder.
I want to read more and I also do NOT want to read more. I am doing the literary equivalent of watching a scary movie between my fingers. 🙂
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Hahaha…it’s a spooky, scary story with lots of layers! There’s a lot going on, that’s why I had to turn it into a series of books. Thanks Christine! 🙂
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I’m loving this! Keep it coming. I can’t wait to find out more.
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I’m so glad you like it! Thanks Lauren! 🙂
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Sounds like she’s going to do something dangerous.
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Yeah, she’ll be doing many dangerous things. Thanks for stopping by, Sonia! 🙂
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Beautiful story board!
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Thank you Scarlet! 🙂
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Omgracious! I’m already scared to death! Stop, don’t go!
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Hahaha…It’s just the beginning! Hold on and fasten your seatbelt, it’s going to be a scary ride! Thanks for stopping by Helen! 🙂
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