“How much farther?” Joe asked, leaning against a nearby rock. He knew camping in the woods with Jane was a terrible idea. Between bugs, the threat of rain, and pine needles everywhere, Joe wanted to call it a day, but Jane wouldn’t let him quit. “A mile.” Jane glanced over the map, ignoring the bees. “Don’t freak out, Joe, but there’s a bear behind you. Just stand still, okay?” When the bear reached him, the adrenaline-pumping sensation took over, and…
“It’s haunting the way Julie never seems to leave that decrepit house. She’s been in there for years, and some say she’s only a ghost now.” Finn frowned. “You shouldn’t make stuff up like that, Wendy.” “I’m not. You don’t have to believe in ghosts to consider Julie might have died from a broken heart when Owen didn’t return after his last voyage.” “If she didn’t?” Finn lifted his chin. Julie shrugged. “If you’re convinced she’s a ghost, why don’t…