Liam, Alicia, and Sally walked home from school along the twisting dirt road. Already the days grew short and cold. The ordinary became spooky. “I heard there is a haunted tree along here,” Alicia glanced over her shoulder. “Oh! I know just the one. It’s right around the bend.” Sally pointed ahead. “Who are you trying to fool with a story like that.” Liam sneered, but he also walked faster. “Whoooo!” called an owl from the depths of the hollow […]