Chapter Three
Darlene finished putting a stack of new books away and walked over to Maria’s office. Her boss was hunched over her computer with a look of pure focus on her face that let Darlene know she was trying to figure out Microsoft Excel again.
“Hey,” Darlene said. “I’m all finished. Mind if I head out? I have to meet with Rosamund tonight.”
Maria looked up. “Ah, sure thing. How are things going with...the whole spirit thing?”
“Better. At first, I saw ghosts literally everywhere. The stress of Idris being injured shot my focus to hell.” She shivered, remembering how she saw ghosts everywhere, all shouting for her attention. “But I stuck with taking the herbs and now it’s more manageable.”
“That drowned woman still in your bathroom?”
“Sure is. No signs of leaving either. I’m pre
