Book Eight: Chapter 56

“Mostly standing around,” said Death as he walked to the front door. “Oh, wait!” The Reaper ran into the office and returned with a thermos. “Don’t want to forget my soup,” he said as Grace opened the front door and held it for Tick Tock. Once the trio was through, the door clicked shut.

“They’re up to something,” said Yuki. “I’d bet one of my tails on it.”

“They’re going to hang some chimes,” said Abella with a grin. “Death and Grace picked out some spots to hang them. Her job is to string up the chimes themselves with her webs. I think it’s a good idea. It’ll keep Grace busy while Tink is out.”

Mike sighed. He was happy that the Reaper had taken it upon himself to keep Grace’s hours occupied, but how long would he have to do so?

“Enough of that.” Yuki picked up a card and tossed it playfully at him. “Doom and gloom looks awful on you.”

“Yeah, yeah.” He picked up the card and set it back on the pile.

“Do you think Sofia has read that journal yet?