The Light (Morpheus Road) by D.J. MacHale

Author:D.J. MacHale [MacHale, D. J.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: Fiction, General, Action & Adventure - General, Children's Books, Action & Adventure, Juvenile Fiction, Fantasy & Magic, Children: Young Adult (Gr. 7-9), Horror & Ghost Stories, Ages 9-12 Fiction, Supernatural, Horror, Ghost Stories (Young Adult), Horror stories, Ghosts, Mysteries (Young Adult), Science Fiction; Fantasy; Magic, Mysteries; Espionage; & Detective Stories, Legends; Myths; Fables
ISBN: 9781416965169
Publisher: Aladdin
Published: 2010-07-16T07:00:00+00:00

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"I know," came a frightened voice close to my ear. "I've seen."

I tried to pull away, but the guy was strong and held me tight. I didn't want to turn around and come face-to-face with the skeletal apparition ... so I tried to pull away without turning.

"Help!" I called out as a cold hand clamped over my mouth to keep me from screaming again. I looked around, desperate for help, but the street was empty. It was too early for the tourists to be out. I fought to get away, but it was no use. I was pulled into a small alley, where I was roughly spun around and pinned against a wall to see . . .

. . . the old guy who had Cooper's football jacket. He wasn't wearing the red Davis Gregory jacket anymore, but it was definitely him. I didn't scream. I think seeing him made my brain lock. His gray hair was an uncombed tangle. His breath was putrid. Or maybe it was his body odor. Whatever. The guy reeked. What made me freeze more than anything was his eyes. They were wild and darting every which way. He seemed more scared than I was.

"I know," he mumbled, breathing hard. "I saw."

"Wh-what?" I managed to stammer out. He was gripping my shoulders, pressing me against the wall. He didn't need to. I was pushing against the wall just as hard to try and get away from the crazy old dude.

He got right in my face. I could feel his hot, sour breath and the spittle that came from his mouth as he spoke. "Don't listen," he begged, half crying, half laughing. "Don't do what he says."

"Listen to who?" I asked.

"And don't tell," the guy continued. "Oh no. Don't tell. Anyone. The more people who know, the more will be in danger."

"In danger from what?"

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