Whispers of the Devil
“It wanted Layla, Miss Penny’s niece. They burned the house down to try to get rid of it. Then it went after Bailey, the contractor’s girl. When she got away, I was sure she’d put an end to it, but I just can’t shake the feeling that it’s back.”
The fear is plain on Helen’s face. I think about all the times I’ve felt sure that somebody was standing just behind me but turned around to find nothing. I’ve seen figures out in the swamp. Then there was that weird incident with Tanner, who wasn’t even supposed to be in the state.
“I’ve heard things,” I admit after a long moment.
She nods, encouraging me.
“I’ve… experienced things. Things that I can’t explain.”
“You’ve seen it,” Helen states. It’s
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