Bayou Corruption (2008)
“Darkness surrounded the vehicle careening down the road to Lagniappe. She shifted to rest her head against the side window. Going to pick up her sisters. So tired from the interviews Momee had let her tag along to. Momee was so proud she wanted to go into journalism…following in Momee’s line of work.“What is that?” Papa exclaimed.“Don’t slow down, Robert.” Momee’s panicked tone heaved her upright.Headlights pierced the shadows of the front windshield.“They’re coming straight for us.”“Don’t stop the car.”Papa’s face turned white in the glow of the console lights. “I have to, Claire, or we’ll hit them head-on.”The car shuddered to a stop on the shoulder.Momee glanced in the backseat. “It’s okay, ma chère. Just sit tight. Keep your seat belt on.”She sat still, her stare not missing a thing in the front seat. Her hands trembled. She’d never seen Momee and Papa so anxious.“They’re coming straight for us, Claire.”“Do something, Robert!” Momee screamed.Something cracked against the front win...dshield, shattering the glass.MoreLess
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