Lindsey, Libby and Cami watched as Frank’s junk filled car disappeared into the distance. It was sometime in the afternoon and the sun was slowly leaving them. It would be dark soon.“Mind untying us so we can go home?” Lindsey held out her wrists.Cami sneered at her. “You may have a place to go Lindsey, but Libby here doesn’t have a place to on this earth.”“That’s not true! Libby has me and Leah and my mom Margaret who would love to have another daughter.”Cami rolled her eyes, “Marg isn’t all that. I was the popular one, the pretty one. Everyone wanted to be my friend not hers. I don’t see why you like her so much.”“For one she never abandoned me!”Cami waved her away, looking at the road for which way to go next. “You think if I had been right I would have abandoned you girls?”“I don’t think you remember what it means to be right.” Libby muttered.Cami glared at her, “Remember who’s side your own baby girl. Because in a few hours you’re going to need your fix and only I can giv
Six months later. Libby and Lindsey were found in the morning. Leah burst through the attic door and found her other halves sound asleep in a wardrobe like little kids hiding after a bad dream. She couldn’t resist but join them. “Can’t believe you guys had a sleep over without me.” Leah said. They giggled until silence came over them. “I think Cami’s dead.” Lindsey confessed. “No, the police grabbed her about a mile from here. She’s beaten up but she’ll live.” The girls embraced just as they embraced each other in their lives. Lindsey managed to convince her parents not to leave Hollow Cove because there was a lot worth fighting for there. Libby moved in with Marg and Trey who were undergoing the process to legally adopt her, but she committed herself into rehab where she got the help she needed. Cami was locked up and was going to stay hidden away for a very long time. “Our six month anniversary is coming up.” Serge said to Lindsey. Lindsey and Serge, Dylan and Leah were on a
The bike skidded to a halt on the pavement in front of the hollow house. The curtains had been stripped, all the furniture looted and the people that once lived there vanished.Another bike skidded behind her. Jordan shook herself out of the trance. She hadn’t intended on turning into the neighborhood. Somehow she was in front of the house that she had once been so comfortable in. Why did it feel like an enemy?‘Jordan what are you doing here?! I thought we were going to the park.’ Ruby said.Jordan exhaled. She couldn’t take her eyes off the house. It was as if Leah was going to burst through the front door with her full cheeks and bright smile.‘Jordan, they’re gone. They’re not coming back.’ Ruby’s hand rubbed her friends shoulder.'I know Ruby.’ Jordan
Hollow Cove ‘Well at least it has a Starbucks!’ Trey threw his head back and laughed. His laughter filled the vehicle. His wife chuckled, she couldn’t do without her coffee. His oldest son and daughter sat in the back of the SUV. They left Florida to pursue their dream of opening their own restaurant. They had been executive chefs in Florida for years. Thankfully, the kids hadn’t opposed as much with the promise of frequent visits back. ‘Hollow Cove's wonderful although it is sleepy. One would even overlook it.’ Margret his wife had grey eyes and long blonde curly hair. ‘What kind of a place is called Hollow Cove?’ Clement mumbled. Lindsey smirked. Clement was a year older than her, he hated the move more than she did. Lindsey didn’t mind the change of scenery. It was a huge distraction but one she didn’t mind after what her Mom told her shook her whole world. Lin
She Has My FaceLindsey tucked a loose strand of her hair behind her ear. She’d decided on a simple bun for her first day of school. Monday had come too soon. She’d spent Sunday helping her parents unpack, sort, hang and clean. Clem made friends with some kids in the neighborhood and disappeared.She groaned when she thought of her insensitive brother. She hoped he was ready or else she’d leave without him. Breakfast was on the new table but her tummy was full of nerves.‘Dad, can I have the car keys?’ Lindsey said.Trey stuffed scrambled eggs in his mouth. ‘In the kitchen. Grab some breakfast first.’‘I’m good Dad. Bye.’‘Love you.’ Trey called.Lindsey stopped on the kitc
Jordan‘Jordan, have you heard?!’ Ruby ran up to Jordan’s locker. Jordan rolled her eyes and slammed the locker. She shoved her hands in her white jacket and started in the other direction. Can’t I be left alone? Ruby gasped and appeared in front of Jordan. ‘I’m talking to you!’‘I don’t want to gossip Ruby!’ Jordan tried to go round Ruby, but she was like a wall.‘It’s not gossip! It’s true, Leah’s back I thought you’d want to know.’Jordan balled her hands in her jacket. Ruby followed her arms. Jordan wanted to knock her teeth right out of her gums.‘I’m not in the mood and if I were you I’d stay away from me from now on.’ She s
Set Me ApartLindsey fashioned a black hoodie and sunglasses to school. Maybe she would make it through the day without people gawking at her.‘You’re making it obvious, Lindsey.’ Jordan leaned against a locker.Lindsey ripped her glasses off. ‘Forgive me for trying to keep people from staring at me.’‘People always want what they can’t have. If they can’t see you they’ll only follow you until they can.’Lindsey sighed, she looked ridiculous anyway. She pulled back her hoodie and shoved the glasses in the locker. ‘I guess you’re right. I should probably dyed my hair blonde and get contact lenses.’‘They will have to get used to it.’ Jordan shrugged.‘Will you get used to it? She was your best friend.’
The Boy Next DoorThe police had really done a number on Mom. Dad had to give her a sedative to calm her down. Lindsey knew her Mom was fragile and so did Clem. He was right about not telling her that day.Maybe they were both wrong she didn’t have to find out from the police. Lindsey believed it would have been much calmer if they told her themselves. She was much better in the morning. Margaret even made breakfast which Lindsey ate and finished just to me her happy. No one mentioned the police, DNAs or Leah King and Lindsey wanted it to stay that way. Lindsey walked out of the house in blue jeans, a pink top, a long white cardigan. The blue sky was obscured by morning clouds. A bitter breeze clapped her cheeks. She couldn’t wait to turn on the heater in the car. ‘Ugh, Clement! Hurry up!’ Lindsey yelled at the house.