Light the Hidden Things by Don McQuinn

Author:Don McQuinn [Don McQuinn]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Amazon: B0087308ZY
Publisher: Raven's Call Press
Published: 2012-05-27T14:00:00+00:00

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Lila watched the two cars turn into the graveled front of her home and felt a tiny jolt of dark, inexplicable fear. Like many fears, it energized her. She felt as if an opportunity had just presented itself, one packed with risk. Her heart seemed to add a series of rapid extra beats.

Pastor Richard's tired old Chevy was the second car. He followed a later model Toyota.

Coming onto the porch, Zasu barked and frisked excitement at visitors. Lila picked her up, held her close. She thought of Crow's arrival. Guard dog Zasu challenging Major. Crow himself, moving slowly, like he knew he was wound too tight and was determined that no one find out.

She shook her head. This was too much like hearing voices. That disturbed moment of daydreaming when Crow left should have taught her to stay with the real world. Lila was determined she'd never play mind tricks like that on herself again. Not ever.

It was a relief to see Martha get out of the Toyota. The older woman was just the person to understand emotional over-reaction and help defeat it.

The driver was a stranger. Martha waved but waited for the Pastor to join her before moving toward the building. Lila put the squirming Zasu down to run to them. "Martha, Pastor; good to see you. What brings you out here?" She smiled at the younger man, including him in the welcome.

Pastor Richards said, "I haven't the faintest idea. Martha called me at home. Said she'd swing by in this gentleman's car and I was to follow her. All very mysterious."

Martha sent him a bogus glare. "When you're on a secret mission you don't just say everything on the phone. Anybody could be listening."

Pastor Richards said, "I was listening. If I'm supposed to be a mystery man, shouldn't someone tell me what I'm being mysterious about? "

Martha sniffed, then told Lila, "This is Hector Garza. He's a nurse from a clinic over on Kitsap Peninsula. He has a story you and Andy should hear."

Confusion and curiosity checked Lila's welcoming manner. She recovered quickly and waved at the store. "A nurse? I don't understand. Would you like to come in, sit down?"

Anticipation rumbled inside Lila while she led the way. It made her think of a parade, where the bass drum stopped right in front of her, every beat vibrating her blood. What was truly eerie about it, though, was the delicious blend of delight and apprehension that held her now.

Martha was on Lila's heels when they stepped into the living room. Lila spun around at the older woman's hushed exclamation. Caught in her own thoughts, Martha stepped past Lila to center herself directly behind the two chairs at the fireplace. She put a hand on the back of one and pivoted to inspect the room. At last, beaming, she told Lila, "It's perfect. New furniture, new bookshelves. You saved these wonderful chairs, though, thank heaven." She looked away, the smile a bit forced now. "There was always a special feel in here.

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