Jellybeans, Jack-o'-lanterns, and Jitters: A Pumpkin Hollow Candy Store Mystery by Kathleen Suzette

Author:Kathleen Suzette [Suzette, Kathleen]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2024-10-25T00:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER 11

We were hungry for donuts, so Christy, Charlotte, and I walked to the bakery. The day was sunny, with just a hint of coolness in the air. Perfect fall weather. I pushed the door to the bakery open, inhaling the scent of baked sweetness.

“Well, how are you today, Mia? Christy?” Angela Karis glanced at Charlotte, and I introduced them. “Well, welcome to Pumpkin Hollow, Charlotte. But with cousins who own the candy store in town, you’ve probably been here before, haven’t you?”

Charlotte nodded. “Oh yes, I’ve been to Pumpkin Hollow many times, although it’s been a while. There was another woman who used to run the bakery back then, though.”

Angela nodded. “Stella Moretti. She was a friend of mine, but unfortunately, she passed away a few years ago. Poor thing.”

“Oh, I’m so sorry to hear that,” Charlotte said. “She seemed like a nice lady.”

Angela nodded. “Yes, she could be a little on the grumpy side, but she had a heart of gold. It was a terrible shame that she passed as she did.”

Stella was a Halloween Grinch, which was a shame since we live in a Halloween town, but that wasn’t enough to warrant her death years ago.

“How are you girls doing?” Angela asked again.

“We’re doing great, Angela, and we need some of your tasty donuts. The girls have been working their fingers off making candy and packing up orders to ship, and it’s been too long since I treated them all to donuts.”

Angela nodded. “You’re right, it’s been too long. I know because you haven’t been in to buy any. What can I get for you?”

“I told her we needed to come and get some donuts,” Christy said.

“Why don’t you get us two dozen assorted donuts?” I looked at Charlotte. “You like donuts, don’t you?”

Charlotte nodded. “Oh yes, I love donuts. I would never turn a donut down.”

The bakery was decorated in jack-o’-lanterns and twinkle lights. It gave off a warm, cozy feel.

“Two dozen donuts coming right up,” Angela said. “So, how are things going, Mia? I heard we have a dead clown on our hands.”

I gazed at Angela. She always knew the latest gossip. “Yes, I’m afraid so. You haven’t heard anything about it, have you?”

She shook her head. “Not really. Which is odd—somebody always knows something around here. I’m sure something will come to light. The dead always tell their stories at some point.”

I sighed and leaned on the counter. “Yes, I’m sure something will come out soon. How are things going for you, Angela? How has business been?”

She grinned. “Business is fantastic. Everybody loves donuts, so I’ve been selling a lot. And of course, there are my famous sugar cookies. I love decorating them. Halloween is the best time of year.”

Charlotte looked into the display case. “Oh my goodness, those sugar cookies are works of art. You do all that yourself?”

Angela nodded and placed a donut in the box. “Oh yes, I love to decorate sugar cookies. They’re a lot of fun. You should get some.

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