“Maggie turned on the flashlight, pointing it at the ground. She forced herself to pull the screen door open with shaking hands. The hinges screamed. The air inside rushed out, washing over her body and she gagged, slapping her hand over her nose and mouth. Then there was a creaking sound overhead. She pointed the flashlight up.”
Photo credits to Ashley Beem Photography
About Elle Otero
Elle Otero grew up on the central coast of California and now lives with her husband and daughter in Monterey, California, where she draws inspiration for her writing.
In addition to her Amazon titles, Elle’s writing has been published in various literary magazines. She holds a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology Leadership, and when she’s not learning, teaching, or writing, she enjoys spending time in her garden and at the beach with her family.
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