I think Hannah had two brothers. Yes, I’m sure she did. Theo and, and--this boy.I shook my head. If he’s Hannah’s brother, why isn’t he in any of the other pictures?Aunt Blythe didn’t answer right awa...
As Mrs. Armiger drew near, the fountain clerk put my sundae in front of me. Here you are, he said. I made this one especially for you, Andrew. Plenty of chocolate sauce and whipped cream--just the way...
Andrew, what are you doing out of bed? You’re ill, you need to rest.I crouched beside the ring, speechless with surprise, but Andrew jumped to his feet. Hannah, he cried, Hannah.Although he was right...
As Corey and I followed Grandmother out of the library, we glanced at each other. Without saying a word, I knew my sister was thinking exactly what I was thinking. Rappings and tappings, footsteps, do...
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...
When Dad pulled up in front of the house, the three of us sat still for a moment and stared at the gloomy pile of bricks my great-aunt called home. Up close, it looked even worse than it had from a di...
What’s the meaning of this? Papa strode toward us. You’ve disturbed the entire household, Andrew.Mama gripped his arm. For goodness sake, Henry, don’t frighten the child. Haven’t you done enough damag...
Odd, isn’t it? You know when your birthday is, but not your death day, even though you pass the date year after year, never suspecting that some day…
You must go back to bed.No, I shouted. Not yet! I have to finish this game. I couldn’t leave Andrew, not now, not when I was finally winning.Hannah released me so suddenly I staggered backward. I’ll f...
Our voices sounded small in the noisy darkness. We called her name again and again. We waved our flashlights in hope that she’d see their bobbing light. We were hoarse from calling. And desperate when...