Chapter Six
When three teens guided me to one dark corner of a dilapidated barn, I did wonder if they were setting me up. Anything could happen. But I didn't really care.
“Stand right here,” Claire said, guiding me into place by the shoulders. “Perfect. Now close your eyes.”
Without meaning to, I looked to Jason for guidance. He nodded encouragingly. I looked to Ivan, as well, but he only glanced up from his screen for the most fleeting second before gazing back down into the blue glow.
“Why do I need to close my eyes?” I asked.
Jason started to say something, but Claire talked over him. “It'll help you become attuned to the sounds and smells of the old barn.”
I laughed and said, “Old barn smells! Sounds great!”
Claire appeared unamused, maybe even very slightly peeved. “It
