“A place I had avoided like plague. The hand crocheted doilies and portraits of smiling children lured her victims into a false sense of security. Aunt Sophie, wearing her disguise of a sweet, harmless, gray haired grandmother, sat on her throne like chair and smiled benignly. “I’m so glad you dropped by for a visit.” My heart pounding in my chest, I jumped to my feet. “What do you want?” “I want you to come home, dear. Dante and I miss you so much.” Sophie lifted a silver tea pot. “Would you li...ke some of my special tea?” “I think I’ll pass.” She picked up a plate of cookies and held it out. “I made your favorite chocolate chip cookies.” “Cut the act. It doesn’t work on me.” An unwholesome Cheshire-cat smile curved her mouth. “Sit down dear we have a lot to discuss.” “No. We don’t. There is nothing you can do or say to make me come back.” Aunt Sophie picked up her tea cup and took a sip. “Are you sure you don’t want some? It’s my spicy Earl Grey.”MoreLessRead More Read Less
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