Quest Chasers: The Screaming Mummy (A Magic Fantasy Adventure Book Series) by Thomas Lockhaven & Grace Lockhaven

Author:Thomas Lockhaven & Grace Lockhaven [Lockhaven, Thomas]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Twisted Key Publishing, LLC
Published: 2017-11-02T23:00:00+00:00

The Ranger Must Be a Minimalist

If skies had personalities, this one was definitely sulking. Gray clouds like puffed-up cheeks threatened to spew icy rain onto the trio as they biked to the delicious but not so nutritious Donut Shack.

Eevie and Tommy hid their bikes behind Donut Shack’s giant blue dumpster, which was hidden from view by a tall, wooden wall fence. And, thanks to Drew’s reconnaissance, they knew that the trash company would not be by to empty it until Tuesday.

The small café was buzzing with activity, as festive holiday music descended upon them from tiny silver circular speakers. The aroma of coffee and fresh baked goods seemed at odds with their current state of mind.

“Listen,” said Tommy as he attempted to casually slide across a sticky, burgundy, half-moon-shaped vinyl cushion. “I’ve come up with a name for us. We can be known as TED.” Tommy looked at his friends expectantly.

Eevie and Drew returned his stare with expressions that said, What did I do wrong in my life to deserve this?

“Get it? Tommy, Eevie, and Drew. The first letter of each of our names spells T-E-D.” His voice trailed off. “TED,” he said softly, looking from Eevie to Drew. “Awe, come on, guys, our names,” he said, crestfallen.

“It’s a great idea, Tommy,” said Eevie, gently smiling at her friend. “But I’m not really in the mood to laugh or make jokes. We really need to focus. I mean—laser focus. We can’t mess up this time. We can’t afford to get caught. We’ll be trespassing, breaking the law, going into the house of a crazed man who tried to kill you. And if all of that wasn’t bad enough, if something happens...” Eevie’s voice cracked, “...our parents will never trust us again.”

Tommy slowly put his hands around his cup of coffee, interlacing his fingers. It was a bit too hot to hold, but for some reason it calmed him. Drew sat silently, thinking, taking everything in.

“All right,” said Tommy, “I was just trying to lighten the mood a little.”

Drew smiled. “You’re a good friend, Tommy.” He paused. “Guys, it’s 3:40,” he said, looking down at his Apple watch. “The park closes at 4:30. We need to get ready because the ranger will be leaving his house in about twenty minutes.”

Tommy put a $10 bill under his coffee cup. As they stood to leave, Frank Sinatra’s “I’ll Be Home for Christmas” drifted through the café. Eevie closed her eyes as raw emotion filled her heart.

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