The Liar Society
“The mysterious crest, Grace’s invitation, her email, Cameron’s letter, the Latin charm. Everything.
I even had our slam book, just in case Grace’s answers held some clue that I was missing. I ran my fingers over the puff paint, rhinestones, and glitter, and closed my eyes and made a wish like I was a little girl again. I wished for the ability to understand the meaning behind at least one of the clues. I wished that I’d make good on my promise to Grace.
But nothing.
I flopped back o...nto the pillows on my bed, thinking back to Candela and the stone I’d uncovered beneath the grass. There had to be more to the clock tower than the legend of a girl’s suicide. I looked around my bedroom knowing I’d never find the answer here. Grabbing my book bag and dumping out the contents, I carefully placed every clue inside and rushed out my door.
“Dad!” I yelled as I descended the stairs two at a time.MoreLess
I even had our slam book, just in case Grace’s answers held some clue that I was missing. I ran my fingers over the puff paint, rhinestones, and glitter, and closed my eyes and made a wish like I was a little girl again. I wished for the ability to understand the meaning behind at least one of the clues. I wished that I’d make good on my promise to Grace.
But nothing.
I flopped back o...nto the pillows on my bed, thinking back to Candela and the stone I’d uncovered beneath the grass. There had to be more to the clock tower than the legend of a girl’s suicide. I looked around my bedroom knowing I’d never find the answer here. Grabbing my book bag and dumping out the contents, I carefully placed every clue inside and rushed out my door.
“Dad!” I yelled as I descended the stairs two at a time.MoreLess
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