
(This is the latest installment of the series that starts with The Old Mill. The previous chapter was Izle Again. The Table of Contents is here)
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“Hey Gill, what’s up? Your text sounded a little…”
“Hi Lyndsey. I hope I didn’t worry you too much, but I wanted to tell you that there was an accident and that Izle died.”
“Oh. Izle?”
“Yeah, Isabel Parker. Here’s the thing. She said she had something to warn me about, something big. I blew her off and said I’d meet with her on Monday, today. I planned to see her about the time she died, but was delayed by work and traffic.”
“Oh. That’s…”
“Wait, there’s more. One of the ghosts told me that it wasn’t over, that there would be deaths and I needed to be vigilant. Even Amy’s dad, Bob Lansing, sent me a message that it isn’t over and to be careful. I think Izle’s death is related to all of this. And If I had been home on time…”
“Now Gill, don’t go blaming yourself. You are not responsible. Maybe I do need to get you out of that town for a while, if not for your safety, for your peace of mind. As I said, she was not your responsibility. OK?”
“Yeah, I know. It’s just that with all of those warnings, well, I’m a little concerned. Also about Jessica. But, yeah…”
“I get it. It sounds like you had an odd day. Do you want to know about mine?”
“Of course. I… Wait. Damn, how could I forget! Yes, please tell me. I’m sorry I went on so long about this.”
Lyndsey laughed. “I guess you must have been upset to forget. Or wasn’t it that important?” Continue reading →