She caresses the battered book; I can practically see her thoughts forming. We’re seconds away from yet another eBooks make poor substitutes for real books argument when she freezes. Her squeal is followed by delighted hand-clapping. Meanwhile, I get shivers down my spine.
‘You won’t find hidden messages in an eBook, will you? Oh, yellow, curled parchment tucked into the lining – promising.’
‘What if it’s a hex?’ I’m trying to sound like I’m making a joke. The hairs on the back of my neck stand and I want to run.
‘Leave it alone. We’d better leave.’
But she isn’t listening…
I can sense more of the story brewing – and it will not be pleasant!
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Always listen to your gut feeling. We have it for a reason. Great story, sounds like it isn’t going to end well.
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Ahh. Curiosity killed the cat. Or did it?
Great write, Sonya!
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Oh, yes! Love this. I’ve always wanted to find something intriguing tucked in a second hand book or weird scribblings in the margin – still waiting. Love this Sonya – problem is, you’ve started another series right here! 🙂
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It is true. Ebooks make poor substitutions to real books. I have a feeling she knows something isn’t right about this parchment sticking out of the book. Wonderful story!
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Ah, the allure of danger. I say read it!
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GOing to be hard to find hidden treasures or hide wills or even pistols in an ebook!
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Certainly will be. Thanks for stopping by!
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