The Haunted Past by J. A. Whiting

Author:J. A. Whiting [Whiting, J. A.]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Whitemark Publishing
Published: 2019-06-27T16:00:00+00:00

Lin and Viv walked up Main Street under the old-fashioned streetlamps heading for their homes after a fun evening at the pub with their friends.

“I like Lori. She’s a nice addition to our group,” Viv said.

“I think so, too. She’s fun, easygoing, genuine. She seems like a kind person.” Lin yawned. “I’m feeling really tired. I’m looking forward to crawling into my comfy bed with Nicky by my side and doing a crossword puzzle before I fall asleep … if I can stay awake long enough to do the puzzle.”

“I should do some paperwork for the bookstore, but it’s not going to happen.” Viv glanced at her cousin. “What do you think about Tim not coming with us today? Was he just avoiding all of us?”

Lin shrugged. “Maybe he really did have too much work to do.”

“Then I think he needs to hire some more help because working all the hours he does during the week is not healthy, not mentally and not physically. Tim’s going to run himself into the ground, and then what will he do?”

“I agree. It’s one thing to work hard. It’s another thing to work twenty-four, seven. He can’t keep up that pace. He’ll be miserable.”

“I hope Tim isn’t feeling so low that he canceled today. I hope that’s not the reason he didn’t come.”

“That thought crossed my mind, too.” Lin said. “If he’s depressed, he might not have the energy to drag himself out of the house and interact with people he doesn’t know.”

“It’s late or I’d tell you to text him.”

“I’m going to see him tomorrow. I’m bringing the table back to the Colonial. I’ll see how he’s doing then.”

“Good. That makes me feel better. I worry about him,” Viv admitted.

Lin gave her cousin an affectionate squeeze. “You’re a good person.”

“Have you seen your ghost lately?” Viv asked.

“Not recently.”

“Maybe he’ll show up soon and give you a clue about what he wants.”

“I sure hope so.”

The young women hugged at the corner of Main Street and said goodnight as Viv turned right and Lin took the road to the left.

“See you tomorrow for dinner.” Viv waved and disappeared into the darkness.

Lin’s mind was at work thinking about the day with friends, worrying about Tim Pierce, and going over details having to do with her ghost when she turned down her street and felt oddly chilly.

It wasn’t the cold from the evening air and it didn’t feel like the icy whoosh that surrounded her whenever a ghost was making an appearance.

This sensation was different and difficult to describe. She realized the chilly feeling didn’t cover her entire body, it was only at her back.

Fear gripped Lin’s stomach and she took a quick glance behind her.

No one was there.

She listened for the sound of footsteps.

No one walked nearby.

Feeling oddly vulnerable, Lin picked up her pace, and when she could see her house in the distance, she ran.

Pulling the key from her pocket as she dashed down the lane, she jammed it into the lock and flung the door open.

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