I trudged home by myself, worrying about the trestle. What was I supposed to do there? If Andrew had dreamed it up, it was sure to be terrible. Maybe I’d have to lie down between the rails and let the...
Where did you come up with that granny story?I saw it on a TV show about ghosts. The Jenningses really ate it up, didn’t they?Are you thinking what I’m thinking?Corey grinned. Ghosts are about to reap...
Fetch, Buster, she called. Fetch.I watched the dog pounce on the stick and carry it back.Hannah held out her hand. Give it to me, sir.Buster shook his head and wagged his tail. He wasn’t going to surr...
That night, I startled Andrew by striding right up to him in the attic and shoving my face close to his. For once, I was too angry to be scared of him. You didn’t tell me Papa beat you!Andrew raised h...
Try again, Andrew, Hannah said patiently.For the rest of the long morning, we played. By the time we quit, my thumb hurt, my neck and shoulders ached, and my finger felt permanently crooked. It looked...
Now don’t go too fast, John, Mama said. And be careful of the curve at the bottom of the hill. Sometimes Mr. Pettengill’s cattle get out and block the road.Yes, ma’am. John cranked up the engine. The...
To keep from crying in front of everyone, I ran down the hall, opened the first door I saw, and dashed inside. Too late I realized the room was already occupied. An old man in a wheelchair sat beside...
To everyone who enjoys ghost stories
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Suddenly, a loud popping and banging shattered the quiet. Almost hidden in a cloud of dust, a car roared along the road below us. Cattle lumbered to their feet, horses raised their heads and galloped...
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