Chapter 5 - SIRENS ON THE ASPHALT
"Who are you whispering to in there, Chloe? Talking to the ghosts won't save you," Evelyn taunted through the door.
Chloe didn't answer, pressing the phone tightly to her chest while curling into a protective fetal position.
Outside the house, the peaceful silence of the tree-lined American cul-de-sac was suddenly shattered.
The piercing wail of red-and-blue flashing sirens echoed down the street, cutting through the afternoon air like a knife.
A heavy fire engine roared up the driveway, slamming its brakes right in front of the manicured lawn.
Behind it, two county sheriff cruisers screeched to a halt, doors flying open simultaneously.
Officer Vance stepped out of the lead vehicle, his hand resting instantly on his holstered service weapon.
"Fire department on scene! Prepare the hoses!" Captain Miller shouted, directing his crew toward the smoking second-story window.
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Evelyn’s wine glass slipped from her fingers, shattering into a crimson puddle on the hallway floor.
The absolute shock of realization paralyzed both mother and sister as blue lights washed across the living room walls.
