Brittany: The Secret Stone, Chapter 4

By Brittany Langford

James’ heart beat wildly, like a lion ready to pounce on its prey. He rinsed his face off for the 9th time. He looked up again. He saw the old man again, but this time he spoke to James. How? How could the old man speak without James moving his lips?

“Hmm,” James thought. “Mysterious!” He became more frightened, so he stuck his whole head in the sink and submerged his face.