Of course someone hadn’t tried to break in, she told herself, lowering the comb with an embarrassed smile (and seriously, of all the weapons she could have picked-a comb ?). The front porch light shone on the blanket of winter snow covering the brittle, dark yard and the driveway that sloped down to Em’s quiet street. Clutching her plastic comb, she approached the window to peer outside. She waited a second, listening, but heard nothing more. She cinched the towel tighter, her heart hammering and her mind immediately churning out visions of robbers and murderers. As she whirled to look, she heard another heavy thump. Out of the corner of her eye, Em saw something white flash by her window. A shiver had run through her as he turned around, and that was that. Then he’d looked up into her eyes and touched the edge of her eyebrow.
Last week in earth science, the class no one ever paid attention in, he’d leaned toward her to steal a peek at her quiz. Just like the tiny mole above her right eyebrow-she’d had it since birth, and the only time she ever noticed it was when someone else commented on it. She always imagined an old witch trying to claw her way out of the wall. The room was quiet, except for the radiator next to her closet-it made its trademark ticking sound, one that had kept her awake as a child. PZ7.M59432Fu 2011 -dc22 2010053367 ISBN 978-1-4424-2226-1 (eBook)Įmily Winters stood in front of her bedroom mirror, a fluffy white towel wrapped around her torso, as she tried to work a tangle from her dark, dripping hair.
Erinyes (Greek mythology)-Juvenile fiction. Summary: After high school junior Emily hooks up with her best friend’s boyfriend, and football quarterback Chase’s life spirals out of control, three mysterious Furies-paranormal creatures that often assume the form of beautiful women-come to town to make sure that Emily and Chase get what they deserve. Manufactured in the United States of America 2 4 6 8 10 9 7 5 3 1 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Miles, Elizabeth, 1982– Fury / by Elizabeth Miles. Designed by Mike Rosamilia The text of this book was set in Bembo. For more information or to book an event contact the Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau at 1-86 or visit our website at. The Simon & Schuster Speakers Bureau can bring authors to your live event.
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