Book Three: Chapter 128

“Well then, Mr. Radley.” Beth flashed him a grin. “Should we go inside and see the rest of your house?”

“Our house now. And yes, we should. Hey Tink?” Mike looked down at the goblin, a huge smile on his face. “Go get your tools. I think we’re going to need them.” He cracked his knuckles, then wiggled his fingers in anticipation. It was time to see what else the house had in store for him.

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The Uber driver pulled away from the curb, leaving Dana on the sidewalk by herself. She walked up the driveway for the first time since she had been killed here over a week ago. She had a Walmart bag in one hand and a suitcase in the other. The garage was still unlocked, and she walked inside to her apartment.

Alex’s bike sat on the floor, the fender scratched up from Dana’s crash. Busted engine parts lay scattered everywhere. Kneeling down, Dana picked up a spark plug and sighed.

“This isn’t how it was supposed to be.” She tossed the plug on the floor, then lifted