Please Go Here for the beginning of the story. The four of them gathered behind the trellis and watched the street below. In the rain the street looked dark and lonely, and even the street light on the corner didn’t … Continued
Please Go Here for the beginning of the story. After Uncle Barnaby poured them each another cup of tea he set the kettle on the stove and left the room. Milo sat back and sipped the hot liquid, enjoying the … Continued
Please Go Here for the beginning of the story. Francesca put on some water to boil, and when it was done she poured it into a pot and let the tea steep. Everyone sat quietly watching her as she went … Continued
Please Go Here for the beginning of the story. Francesca nearly burst out laughing when she saw the expression on Milo’s face, but she knew that if she said anything it would spoil the effect. She watched as the huge … Continued
Please Go Here for the beginning of the story. Francesca rose to her feet and brushed off her pants. “We’d better get going,” she said. “Best not to tempt fate.” She started out ahead of them, clambering between two rotating … Continued
Please Go Here for the beginning of the story. Sitting, Jerry shivered. What a night! he thought. Like some kind of nightmare. And to think I could be in my warm bed right now, watching TV. He reached into his … Continued
Please Go Here for the beginning of the story. Milo saw Francesca raise her eyebrows and shake her head. “You don’t know why you are running away? But what did you do?” “Nothing!” protested Milo. “I didn’t even know about … Continued