Ghoulish Whisper (Paranormal Investigations Book 1) by Rachel James & RaShelle Workman

Author:Rachel James & RaShelle Workman [James, Rachel & Workman, RaShelle]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Polished Pen Press, llc
Published: 2021-01-22T05:00:00+00:00

15

I’m not prepared for how hard my grief hits me when I arrive at the shack. Too long, I stare at the gate, the barbed-wire fence, and beyond to the museum where Lance used to work. I’d barely let myself start to care for the man, and he was murdered.

It’s like I’m cursed.

First, Dashel abandons me. Then two-hundred and whatever years later, I let down my guard just a sliver, and Lance is slaughtered by vampires. I am the common denominator. Both men knew me, and something happened to them.

“I’m sorry,” I whisper and shut off my headlights.

Bear lifts his head and stands. Shakes himself. Spittle and some of his fur get into my mouth.

“Gross, Bear.” I spit, rubbing at my lips with the back of my hand. “You want to stay in the cab? I can go in and look around alone,” I ask, reaching across the seats and opening the glove compartment. It only takes a second to locate the plastic gloves. I retrieve them and close the box before opening my door.

Before I can step out, Bear pushes by me and jumps down. “I guess that’s a no.” I follow him up the steps as a wash of gratitude flows along my skin. Is it strange I feel so much thankfulness for a dog? I’ve been working alone for a long time, and it’s nice having a companion around. Somehow I can tell he’s glad to be with me too.

The screen, which was hanging on by a bolt the night I found Garrison’s body, is now lying on the porch. The door has a padlock on it, probably to keep partying teenagers out. “Any ideas?” I tug on the gloves and yank on the padlock, thinking it won’t break, but it does. Carefully, I set it on the ground beside the door and push open the door.

It smells terrible in here. A combination of nose-burning aromas swirl around, making it hard to think, let alone breathe. The strongest are bleach and sulfur. There’s a bloodstain on the ground near the kitchen, probably where Amanda stabbed Garrison before tossing his body into the bushes. I make my way into the kitchen, opening drawers and cupboards. It’s all bare except for mouse droppings and years of dust. It’s strange Garrison said the place was so lavishly furnished. My guess is the spell made him see what Amanda wanted him to see. In actuality, they could’ve had sex on the floor.

Beyond the living area is a small hallway that leads to a bedroom and a bathroom. They are empty as well. The police must have removed whatever furniture was in here when they searched for fingerprints or clues.

“Not a damn thing,” I say after examining every room.

Bear heads back to the door.

I shake my head. “We aren’t going yet. It just means we have to look harder. We have to find something before the police make their way back to this shack. Because as much as I can’t stand Tom, he isn’t an idiot when it comes to police work.

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