Pip and the Twilight Seekers by Chris Mould

Author:Chris Mould [Mould, Chris]
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 978-1-4804-2840-9
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company

Floyd had pulled on a long coat and stepped into his boots at the doorway. A woolly skullcap was tugged tightly over his graying hair, covering his ears and the nape of his neck. He stepped out into the night, tucking his gloveless hands into his pockets as he felt the first crunch of snow beneath his feet. A chill wind sent swirls of white circling around him. With his head down he made the familiar walk to the Deadman’s Hand. The streets were noisier than usual. The forest was alive with excitement. Children were on the move, desperate to escape the wisdom of the little wooden soldier. It was not a good night to be out, but Floyd had information for Sam. He knew that up above, silhouettes of witchy shapes circled the city streets. He kept to the shadowed corners and stepped out into the night.

When he entered the inn Floyd found that it was busy. But it was without the revelry that the place was accustomed to. There was no music or singing, no raised cheers and forced laughter to forget the dark secrets of the hollow. Instead, all that were there were standing together, as if in council, huddled at the bar and speaking in hushed tones. They had fallen silent on hearing the door open, but on seeing that it was Floyd they stirred again and he was handed a tankard of ale. The discussion was without doubt about the concerns of the hollow.

“I need to explain something to you,” said Floyd, his hand resting on Sam’s shoulder as he checked around him to make sure their conversation was in secret.

“Don’t worry,” said Sam. “We’re all friends here. No secrecy needed.”

“Very well. Your boy was safe with me but they left. All three of them. I could not stop them. I had a visit from Jarvis. He must have had a tip-off. He is less than happy.”

“Really? You’ve seen my boy. And the others. They’re OK?”

The group listened in and showed their concern.

“Well, I hope so,” replied Floyd. “They had no choice but to disappear into the night. I’m sorry I don’t have more to tell you.”

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