Whispers of the Devil
He winks at me, which he’s never done before, and it sets a spark of hope flaming to life in my heart.
“Only for you.”
The door closes with a soft click, and I’m alone. Beyond the windows, night has fallen. I dress in my usual scrubs, ready for whatever the night will bring with Aunt Penny, and wait for Bailey to come back.
My head is clear, and I’m ready for whatever happens next.
But then a long, jagged scraping sound echoes above my head, muffled by the ceiling and floorboards above me. I look up, wondering if the calm, starry weather outside is enough of a shelter from the storm brewing inside of the house tonight with each passing second.
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