Field of Graves by Ellison J. T
Author:Ellison, J. T. [Ellison, J. T.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Mystery, Suspense, thriller, Crime, Contemporary
ISBN: 9781459294165
Goodreads: 25546374
Publisher: Mira
Published: 2015-05-01T07:00:00+00:00
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Mary Margaret was sitting on her hands, which were tied low behind her back. She had managed to scoot around a little in the confines of the confessional, but only enough to wedge her fingers under her butt.
The events of the past hours were all a blur. She remembered the man picking her up, their quick exodus to St. Catherineâs Church. She was so relieved to be indoors, away from the fury of the storm.
Father Xavier had greeted them, obviously relieved to see she was okay and thankful that her friend had delivered her safely to his door. He guided them into his office. The man she was with asked for something to drink, and the priest poured them steaming cups of his aromatic tea. She could vaguely recall the taste of the tea: amazingly bitter, despite the three spoonfuls of sugar she had dumped in. Regardless, it was warm, and she was safe within the confines of her mother church.
Almost immediately, her mouth had gone numb and her stomach felt violently upset. She vaguely heard Father Xavier remark that he wasnât feeling well either, and then all was black.
It seemed like hours later when she came to. She didnât know immediately where she was. Her stomach felt as if it was filled with knives; her hands were going numb. She thought hard and realized she was still in the church. In fact, she could tell that she was inside the confessorâs side of the confessional.
She had no idea how long sheâd been stuck in here. The gag in her mouth was cutting off her breath, and she figured if she breathed slowly through her nose she didnât feel she would suffocate immediately. Her stomach heaved violently. Her whole body was going numb; she couldnât feel her limbs anymore.
She heard footsteps and listened intently. They grew closer. She could tell there were two people coming toward her. One was shuffling; one was marching with purpose. She heard muted voices, muttering and moaning. She tried to scream, but the only sound she could manage was a tiny whimper. She felt ashamed. At the moment of her death she should be full of grace, praying to the mother Mary to give her strength and acceptance. She didnât doubt for a minute she was dying; she felt as if sheâd left her body already. Her mind was able to register what was happening, but her body was slipping away and wouldnât respond. She couldnât feel them, but the tears began to roll down her face.
The door to the priestâs side of the confessional was thrown open. The box shook with the force of a body hitting the wall inside. Mary Margaret could see a manâs face, dim and veiled through the partition screen. The door to the confessional slammed again. They were left in darkness.
Mary Margaret could barely make out the white collar around the manâs throat. Something told her it must be Father Xavier. She whimpered again, trying to get his attention.
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