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Next excerpt of "Whispers in the Woods": đ¨đđ
âHow do I
know you are who you say you are?â Emma questioned Aura. Silently Aura reached
into a pack at her side and pulled out an envelope. âThe picture was taken the
day you were born â your family: you and your parents and myselfâ.
Emma
pulled the contents from the envelope. The mentioned picture showed a small
baby, held by a woman who could have been Emmaâs twin! A handsome man sat next
to her and a young Aura stood behind the couple. The date on the picture was
October 31, 1993âŚand the name was Emma Sidney Hallowmas. Sheâd never known her
full name or her actual birthdate. Celebrating in October had just always been
her tradition, but now she knew for sure. And she definitely needed more than
coffee!
Tearful and
hands shaking, she looked at the woman, her aunt. âWhy now? How did you know
where to find me? And why are you here, in the woods behind my house?!â
Banjo left
Aura and came to comfort Emma, licking her face and pawing her shaking hands.
Aura
hesitated before responding, âItâs time. Once weâre able to talk openly, I
think things will become, uhm, a little more clearâ.
A strong breeze
blew through the woods and heavy clouds darkened the sky overhead, threatening
another stormy night.
Aura
continued in a low voice, âThis really isnât the time or placeâ.
Not knowing
what she might discover, but remembering the picture she held tightly in her
still shaking hands, Emma took a chance and invited Aura, and the talking
raven, back with her and Banjo.
âYouâre
welcome to spend the night out of the weatherâ.
Aura accepted calmly, âThat would be appreciatedâ.
đââââ
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