Of The Ashes_A 'So Fell The Sparrow'_Sequel Novella by Katie Jennings

Author:Katie Jennings [Jennings, Katie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: horror, ghost, suspense, paranormal, novella, Romance
Publisher: Sapphire Royale Publishing
Published: 2017-10-30T16:00:00+00:00

CHAPTER SEVEN

In the cool hours of morning, with the sunlight shining softly through the windows, The Abby Ford House felt no less oppressive than it had the night before.

Jackie stood beside the grand staircase, her hand trailing over the wooden bannister. She could sense the demon’s presence pulsating through the house. It hummed along some unknown frequency, audible to no one’s ears but her own. She knew that the demon’s actions the night before had only fueled its power. Hopefully, their next move would cast it out of the house for good before it attempted to harm anyone else.

The front door opened and a man entered, clad in a trim black suit with the white collar of a priest. A vibrant purple stole hung over his shoulders. He was middle-aged and short, roughly the same height as herself, and carried himself with an air of self-assurance and positivity that immediately quieted her own nerves.

Her dark eyes met his hazel ones and she smiled, as though seeing an old friend after a long time apart.

“Thank you for coming, Bishop James,” Jackie greeted, extending her hands. She clasped his in her own, pleased by the warmth and kindness she felt radiating off him.

“You must be Jackie,” Bishop James replied with a generous smile, his voice smooth in a timeless southern lilt. His chestnut hair was neatly trimmed with gray at the temples, and a small dimple formed on his cheek. He released her hands and glanced around the parlor, taking stock of the room. He released a heavy breath. “There is definitely an evil presence here.”

Jackie nodded, gazing around herself. With her sight, she could see a black stain marring the walls like oil spreads across water, starting upstairs and steadily creeping down to the first floor. The demon awaited them upstairs, its wicked humor fading to violent fury at sensing a Bishop in the house.

It made her smile. “The demon is unhappy you’re here.”

“It’s going to be even more unhappy once we begin the blessing,” Bishop James told her, pulling a rosary from the inside pocket of his jacket. The beads were black, with St. Benedict’s Medal attached to the chain above the large silver crucifix.

Jackie eyed the powerful symbols with approval. “The devil-chasing medal. Crux sacra sit mihi lux. Nunquam draco sit mihi dux.”

Bishop James nodded. “The Holy Cross be my light; Let not the dragon be my guide. St. Benedict’s medal hasn’t failed me yet in dispelling the forces of evil.”

“Let’s pray that remains true this time,” Jackie responded, guiding him toward the kitchen. “Come. The others are in here.”

Ian and Alex were busy reviewing footage from the night before, Grace hovering behind them. They all turned at the sound of Jackie and the Bishop’s footsteps.

Ian hopped out of his chair, hand outstretched to shake the Bishop’s hand. “I’m Ian Black, lead investigator of Great American Paranormal. Thank you for coming on such short notice, Bishop.”

Alex stood to shake the man’s hand as well. “Alex Gallagher. We really appreciate any help you can offer us.

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