Human can sense me. ”
While staring at his newest perch, she squinted her eyes and said to the wall, “I know someone is here. I can feel your stare.” After listening to the silence, she asked, “Are you a ghost?” The prospect of her cabin being haunted made her pulse race with excitement. She closed her eyes and tried to sense the spirit’s intention. Feeling nothing but a pleasant, tingling sensation she said with a smile on her face and with pure curiosity, “You feel nice, so I’m going to guess that you’re a friendly ghost.”
Ice had to cover his mouth to hold back his laughter, knowing that she couldn’t be farther from the truth. Her internal antenna was malfunctioning, because there was no ghost more deadly than he.
A brilliant smile lit her face and her bright green eyes twinkled. “Since you’re friendly, I think I’ll name you Casper.” She chuckled at her humor. She curtsied politely and said, “Welcome to my home, Casper. I hope you decide to stay. Having someone to talk to at night will be very nice.” Pointing to the television she suggested. “You have perfect timing. All of my electronics were recently hooked up so come watch a show with me.”
She walked over to her tiny couch, grabbed a white, fuzzy pillow with buttons positioned in a way that made it look like eyes. She fluffed the make-shift companion next to her and clicked on the television. She called into the air, “What would you like to watch tonight, Casper?” After a quiet pause, she announced, “Good choice. Disaster movie it is.”
Ice was surprised that his prey settled in with her ghost to watch a movie about a meteor hitting New York City. But he was even more shocked that he stayed and watched her every move until the movie ended.
As the light from the rising sun started to touch the horizon, Penny stood. She stretched, gave the pillow a hug and a kiss, and said, “Good night, Casper.” With hope in her voice, she added, “I’ll see you the same time tomorrow.”
Ice wasn’t sure what she meant by her statement, but he let her go to bed unharmed, justifying his actions by saying that he would have plenty of time to kill her tomorrow night.
Chapter 5 - Night Watch
The next day, the twins decided to take a trip into town to visit Penny at work. When they arrived in the store, they spotted her standing by the main office.
Quinn, standing next to Penny, let out a groan and announced, “Your favorite customers are here.”
Penny looked up at the recent arrivals, smiled, and waved them over.
Seeing the twins approach, Quinn couldn’t stop every muscle in his body from tensing with unease. He said, “They’re all yours, Boss,” and he made a quick exit. Others followed his lead and disappeared into back rooms or found something else to do.
Seeing that she was now standing alone, she called to her workers, “You’re all a bunch of chickens!” and let out a giggle. Once the twins were in front of her she said, “You two really know how to clear a room. I’ve never seen everyone so eager to find work to do.”
Tadd shrugged and replied, “It’s a gift. They’re just intimidated by my devastating beauty.”
Taylor whacked him in the arm and said, “No way ugly. It’s me that has them in a spell.”
As they started to rough house, Penny stepped in between them and said, “Boys, knock it off. If you’re going to fight, take it outside.”
They gave each other one last whack and said to Penny in unison while pointing at each other, “He started it.”
Penny rolled her eyes, but then jumped slightly when she remembered something. “I’m glad you stopped in. I made something for you last night.” She stepped back into the office and came out carrying a paper plate covered in a tower of treats.
“Excellent!” Tadd exclaimed and then shoved an entire treat into his mouth. “What’s the occasion?” he mumbled with his mouth full.
“I couldn’t sleep last night so I decided
While staring at his newest perch, she squinted her eyes and said to the wall, “I know someone is here. I can feel your stare.” After listening to the silence, she asked, “Are you a ghost?” The prospect of her cabin being haunted made her pulse race with excitement. She closed her eyes and tried to sense the spirit’s intention. Feeling nothing but a pleasant, tingling sensation she said with a smile on her face and with pure curiosity, “You feel nice, so I’m going to guess that you’re a friendly ghost.”
Ice had to cover his mouth to hold back his laughter, knowing that she couldn’t be farther from the truth. Her internal antenna was malfunctioning, because there was no ghost more deadly than he.
A brilliant smile lit her face and her bright green eyes twinkled. “Since you’re friendly, I think I’ll name you Casper.” She chuckled at her humor. She curtsied politely and said, “Welcome to my home, Casper. I hope you decide to stay. Having someone to talk to at night will be very nice.” Pointing to the television she suggested. “You have perfect timing. All of my electronics were recently hooked up so come watch a show with me.”
She walked over to her tiny couch, grabbed a white, fuzzy pillow with buttons positioned in a way that made it look like eyes. She fluffed the make-shift companion next to her and clicked on the television. She called into the air, “What would you like to watch tonight, Casper?” After a quiet pause, she announced, “Good choice. Disaster movie it is.”
Ice was surprised that his prey settled in with her ghost to watch a movie about a meteor hitting New York City. But he was even more shocked that he stayed and watched her every move until the movie ended.
As the light from the rising sun started to touch the horizon, Penny stood. She stretched, gave the pillow a hug and a kiss, and said, “Good night, Casper.” With hope in her voice, she added, “I’ll see you the same time tomorrow.”
Ice wasn’t sure what she meant by her statement, but he let her go to bed unharmed, justifying his actions by saying that he would have plenty of time to kill her tomorrow night.
Chapter 5 - Night Watch
The next day, the twins decided to take a trip into town to visit Penny at work. When they arrived in the store, they spotted her standing by the main office.
Quinn, standing next to Penny, let out a groan and announced, “Your favorite customers are here.”
Penny looked up at the recent arrivals, smiled, and waved them over.
Seeing the twins approach, Quinn couldn’t stop every muscle in his body from tensing with unease. He said, “They’re all yours, Boss,” and he made a quick exit. Others followed his lead and disappeared into back rooms or found something else to do.
Seeing that she was now standing alone, she called to her workers, “You’re all a bunch of chickens!” and let out a giggle. Once the twins were in front of her she said, “You two really know how to clear a room. I’ve never seen everyone so eager to find work to do.”
Tadd shrugged and replied, “It’s a gift. They’re just intimidated by my devastating beauty.”
Taylor whacked him in the arm and said, “No way ugly. It’s me that has them in a spell.”
As they started to rough house, Penny stepped in between them and said, “Boys, knock it off. If you’re going to fight, take it outside.”
They gave each other one last whack and said to Penny in unison while pointing at each other, “He started it.”
Penny rolled her eyes, but then jumped slightly when she remembered something. “I’m glad you stopped in. I made something for you last night.” She stepped back into the office and came out carrying a paper plate covered in a tower of treats.
“Excellent!” Tadd exclaimed and then shoved an entire treat into his mouth. “What’s the occasion?” he mumbled with his mouth full.
“I couldn’t sleep last night so I decided
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