Blood and Cookies

Blood and Cookies — page 7 — her car seat to grin her chin shining with drool Gramma Yep Mom said then opened the door and stepped out We're here James got out of the car The driveway was covered in little rocks that crunched beneath his sneakers as he walked around to the trunk Mom handed him his backpack and suitcase then went to unbuckle Ruthie Welcome said a voice right behind James He couldn't help it he screamed in surprise He spun

Blood and Cookies — page 8 — around quickly nearly falling when his shoes slid over the gravel Grandma he cried out when he saw who was standing there You nearly gave me a heart attack Grandma stood there her fluffy white hair glowing in the moonlight laughing Sorry about that James she said I was just so excited to see you pull into the driveway I couldn't wait for you to get inside Hi Mama Mom said She wrestled to close the trunk while

Blood and Cookies — page 9 — balancing Ruthie on one hip It's so good to see you How are you feeling Much better now Grandma said but her smile faded a bit I'm so glad you're here I'm not really

Blood and Cookies — page 10 — able to leave the house anymore during the day His heart still racing from the scare James took in the sight of his grandmother How did she get so close without him noticing It was

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