เข้าสู่ระบบIsabella Dean was uprooted from her life north of Atlanta at the beginning of her senior year of high school after a tragic accident that killed her father. Her mother took her to live with her aunt, Linda, in Asheville, NC where she was welcomed immediately by the school bully. This encounter got Isabella immediately recognized by a group of girls who befriended her and took her in as one of their friends. As she adjusted to her new life, she continued to have to protect herself from the bully, Lucy Upshaw, and recover from a hidden brain injury sustained in the accident. While in the hospital, she died and returned changed and with gifts she had to learn to live with. She discovered along with her new friend, Amber Collins, that her house was haunted by a mysterious girl. She and Amber also rescued a group of girls from sex traffickers and helped the victims flee. She and her friends helped get them adopted by local families, but they also had to deal with the bigotry of some people who didn’t like that some of the girls were transgender and genetically modified by their assailants. Isabella, meanwhile, had to deal with her own problems with her mother and recover from her surgery while still being attacked by Lucy. This is just the beginning for these girls who learn how to fight ghosts and demons with the help of their Native American friend, Winona. They learn to use their talents to help others deal with things that go bump in night.
ดูเพิ่มเติม唐崎由紀は|幼馴染《おさななじみ》の塚原範経を連れて帰宅した。
「お帰り」と母の裕子が出迎えた。「今日は祥子ちゃんと一緒じゃないの?」
「祥子ちゃんは今日、お|家《うち》の引っ越しなの」と言いながら由紀は框を上がった。
範経の腕を引っ張って、長い廊下の奥へ入っていった。由紀を溺愛する父親が「女の子の部屋は二階でなくてはいけない」と言って、平屋の屋敷の奥にわざわざ由紀の部屋を増築した。だから廊下の突き当りに階段がある。
由紀は範経の手首をつかんだまま階段を上がり、自分の部屋のドアを開けた。奥の窓際にあるベットに範経を押し倒し、スカートをひらひらさせながら腹の上に馬乗りになった。
「答えてもらうわよ」と由紀。
「何を?」と範経。
「今日の放課後、音楽準備室で川田先生と何を話していたの?」と由紀。
「先生の小説の感想を話したんだ」と範経。
「なぜ国語の先生と小説の話をするのに音楽準備室に行ったの?」と由紀。
「静かに話せるからって、川田先生が……」と範経。
裕子はお茶とお菓子をのせた盆を手に由紀の部屋をノックしようとしたとき、由紀の大きな声が聞こえた。由紀は普段おとなしい娘なので裕子は少し驚いた。つい、聞き耳を立てた。
「それで川田先生と何を話したの?」と由紀。
川田先生は小説家と二足わらじをはく国語の若い先生だ。
「先生の新刊の感想を話したんだ」と範経。
「新刊をいつ買いに行ったの?」と由紀。
「先生がくれたんだ、先週の金曜日に」と範経。
裕子は範経が国語の先生からも目を掛けられていることに感心した。
「なんで範経にだけ新刊をあげるの?」と由紀。
「知らないよ」と範経。
「あら、そう。それで、それからどうしたの?」と由紀。
「それだけだよ」と範経が答えるや否や、パーンという音がした。裕子はびくっとした。由紀が範経の頬を張ったのだろう。
「私に隠し事するの?」と由紀。
「ごめん……」と泣き声で範経。
「それからどうしたの?」と由紀。
「先生と……先生と……」と範経。
「先生とキスしたんでしょ」と由紀。
「うん……」と範経。「でも……ぼく、そんなつもりじゃ……」
と、そのとき、ドアをトントンとノックする音が聞こえた。
由紀がダッと立ち上がってドアの前に駆け寄り、バンッとドアを開けた。お盆を持った母親が立っていた。
「いつからここにいたの!」と由紀。
「さっきからよ」と鬼の形相をした娘に裕子は答えた。
「お母さん、聞いていたのね!」と由紀。
「家じゅうに聞こえているわよ」と裕子。
小柄な範経がベッドで身を起こし、左ほほを赤くしながら涙をぬぐっている。
「範経君がかわいそうよ」と裕子は部屋に入り、コーヒーテーブルにお盆を置きながら言った。
「お母さんは出てって!」と由紀は言い、母親を部屋から追い出してドアを閉めた。
由紀はベットの縁に腰を掛けていた範経を再び押し倒した。
「範経、私の誕生日にキスしてって言ったら、まだ私達は子供だからダメだって言ったわよね」と由紀。「でも今日はキスしてもらうわ。祥子には悪いけど、でも川田先生に範経を取られるなんて許せない。もう、絶対に待たないから」
「いいわよね?」
由紀は範経に覆いかぶさって唇を合わせた。互いの舌先が触れたとき、由紀は我を失った。夢中で範経の首筋を両手で抱きかかえて押さえつけた。由紀の舌先が範経の口の奥にずるりと入ったとき、範経の体が脱力した。由紀は範経の舌を舌先に感じながら、範経の背中を優しくなでた。
由紀は起き上がるとシャツとスカートをさらりと脱いでから、範経のズボンのベルトを外した。
「由紀ちゃん、だめだよ……」と範経。
「もう一回言ったらまた叩くわよ」と由紀。「早く脱いで」
由紀は範経の隣に並んで布団をかぶった。
「避妊を……」と言った範経の口を由紀がキスでふさいだ。
……
日が暮れたころ、部屋のドアがノックされた。
由紀が「入らないで!」と言う前に母親の裕子が入って来て、ベットの前であきれ顔をした。
「あなたたち、すぐにお風呂に入りなさい。その間に布団を片付けておくから」と裕子が言った。なぜかすでに沸いていた風呂に二人で入った。
裕子は風呂から上がった由紀と範経を居間に呼んだ。裕子は由紀に避妊薬を飲ませ、「お父さんには内緒にするのよ。これからはちゃんと避妊をしなさい」とくぎを刺した。
裕子は二人に夕飯を食べさせ、おどおどとした範経を帰らせた。
The End of May was a time of celebration for the seniors at St. Bart’s, and Isabella was as excited as any of them. After Lucy made the attempt on her life, things at St. Bart’s changed radically. It was revealed that Lucy Upshaw was Mr. Stenson’s niece through his sister. Not many knew that Lucy’s mother was his sister because she was a drug addict for years, and the Stenson family disowned her except for him. As if this was not damning enough, every time Lucy got into trouble at school, Mr. Stenson went over the principal’s head and the head master’s office straight to the rector or even the bishop himself. Father Tom, the rector for years was taking bribes from Mr. Stenson in what amounted to several hundred thousand dollars to keep Lucy in school there and keep things quiet about Lucy’s mom. After Lucy’s attempt on Isabella’s life, there was nothing he could say, pay, or do to stop the police investigation that followed. Father Mark was involved because after he threw Mr. Stenson o
Isabella and Joseph were on another date but with Kelly and Brent when a text message caught Isabella off guard. A nurse at the hospital got her number from Officer Cruz, and it was about one of the victims she rescued. After reading it twice, she put her phone down, and they all knew something was not right. “Sorry about that. I know it’s rude to text while on a date.” She looked upset. “What is it?” Kelly asked. “I just got a message from a nurse about one of the girls Amber and I rescued. She said it wasn’t urgent, but that they wanted me to visit her and see if I could help.” Joseph took her hand. “She needs the angel.” “Stop it.” Isabella blushed. “So, what are you going to do?” Kelly sipped more of her tea. “I guess I’ll be going there tomorrow.” “Which one is it?” Kelly asked another question looking at Brent and then back at Isabella. “Julecia Herrera but I don’t remember all of the girls. There are sixty-five after all.” Ke
Winona was working when they arrived again. Isabella was not wearing her headpiece this time and was smiling at her new friend. She took her to the room to show her something. “What’s up with her?” Jessica asked. “Just wait.” Amber said. Isabella took off her wig and had Winona examine her scalp. The older woman looked around and then at her. “Yes, I see it.” “I guess I’m ready to have hair again. I was told it would come back when I could handle it, and I guess that is now. I was told that hair can be like antennae and really pull in those psychic senses.” “Yes, that is correct. That is why I don’t really cut my hair. You might be surprised how quickly yours grows back in. I had an interesting dream last night about it. I hope you like true auburn-colored hair?” Isabella smiled. “That would be wonderful.” “You can still wear your outfits. Your hair is going to grow in just fine.” “Good.” “You ready to tell everyone now?” “Yes
Asheville became a Christmas village right after Thanksgiving, and now Isabella could enjoy it. Her first day without school was not spent sleeping in. Instead, she was up early and on the phone with Amber. She wanted answers, and Joseph had to work full-time now to get enough money for tuition. Amber was at her doorstep only moments later with a few surprises. “I didn’t think everyone was going to tag along on this one.” Isabella welcomed the gang into her hallway and helped them with their coats. Even Katie was there holding onto Jessica for extra warmth. “So, what’s the plan?” Kelly asked. “There’s a store I want to go to. I did some quick searches about paranormal stuff, and there was a hit here in Asheville.” “What’s it called?” Jessica asked. “The Natural Path Store, it’s a Native American store across town, and I’ve wanted to go there for their tea anyway.” “They sell tea?” Amber asked. “Loose leaf.” Isabella smiled. “Well, let’s g
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