An Old Fashioned Murder Mystery by Annabel Allen

Author:Annabel Allen
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: murder mystery, amateur sleuth, beach mystery, beach read, cozy mystery, Christian mystery
Publisher: Annabel Allen
Published: 2019-12-18T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 11

Arden stepped out onto the terrace by the pool, surprised to find only Paige seated and waiting for lunch.

“Where is everyone?”

“Foraging for food. We have been informed that lunch will be served as soon as the star of our little program has made an appearance and not a moment before.”

Arden hid a smile. “Does Savannah know that?”

“No, and Haskell won’t let us disturb her. He’s upstairs hovering around her room right now, guarding it. Last time I saw Reese, he was raiding the kitchen. I don’t know where Walter or Dennis are.” Paige pressed a hand to her stomach. “I hope we eat soon. I’m starving.”

“Savannah’s upstairs getting ready right now. I don’t think she’s going to be back down here any time soon,” she added gently over Paige’s groans. “So, since you’re free for the moment. How would you like to go exploring?”

“Might as well. Where do you want to go?”

Arden glanced up at the ceiling. “The attic.”

“The attic? Why do you want to go to the attic?”

Arden handed Paige the photos of Zeke Tapper and Elaine Sutton and pointed to the stained glass window behind them. “I think that was Elaine’s room and I’m hoping that’s where Zeke’s hiding.”

Paige followed her up the back staircase. “Why do you want to find Zeke? Wouldn’t that be cheating? I’m pretty sure we’re not supposed to have any contact with him.”

“At this point, I don’t care. To tell you the truth, I’m kind of spooked and would be happy to spend the rest of the weekend at the cottage relaxing by the pool.”

“Not me,” Paige said turning to go back down stairs. “I want to win.”

Arden grabbed her arm and pulled her along with her.

“What do you need me for?” Paige complained, as she reluctantly followed her up the last flight of stairs.

Arden paused in front of a large wooden door. “I don’t want to do this by myself.” She shuddered as a large brown spider crawled over the door. “It’s creepy.” She gestured to the door. “You go first.”

“I’m not going first. This was your idea. You go first.”

Arden wiped her palms on her jeans. “What are you afraid of? It’s just a game. Right?”

“Who said I’m afraid,” Paige said brushing her hair off her forehead. “It’s just rude to show up unannounced.”

“Right.” Arden lifted her hand and knocked lightly. She exchanged a nervous glance with Paige as the door swung open.

Gathering her courage, Arden stepped inside the dark and dusty room. She fumbled around for a light switch, and then turned around. It was obviously a girl’s room, with pale yellow walls, floral bedding and posters of boy bands littering the wall. A brass bed stood on one side of the room along with a white dresser, a desk, and a nightstand. On the other side was a couple of bookcases filled with dolls, mystery books and an old portable television set.

Paige stopped in front of a sheet covered object in the back of the room. She lifted the edge of the sheet, peeked underneath for a second, and then let it fall from her fingers.

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