Behind the store, I open the packaging for the scissors and begin sawing through my hair. If this works, I’ll be able to get it straightened. If not, I won’t care what my hair looks like anyway. I do look wistfully at the locks on the pavement. Already my head feels lighter and clearer. Feeling better prepared, I return to the Evans’ house.
There’s no signage for a burglar alarm, but I’m betting they have one. I could probably disarm it, but it’s safer to evade it. I wait in the backyard, peering into the kitchen. Mrs. Evans is moving around and when her back is turned, I slip in the back door and hide behind the coat rack.
And her plan proceeds....this is such an interesting story! Thanks for the excerpt...
ReplyDeleteI so admire how you're portraying her necessary evolution from the life she knew and left behind. Tense, bittersweet and strong.
ReplyDeleteSounds like the plan is unfolding!
ReplyDeleteHmm, wonder just how much of a plan she has, and how quickly it will all go wrong?
ReplyDeleteI know she has a plan, but I can't help but wonder what will happen to stop her.
ReplyDeleteIt would seem she's up to no good, but if she's the POV character, I doubt it.
ReplyDeleteNow what? This is an interesting story.
ReplyDeleteNow I'm really worried. I keeping thinking she won't be able to go through with it, but you're definitely keeping us in suspense.
ReplyDeleteHope this works out for her. Tweeted.
ReplyDeleteOoh, sounds a bit creepy. What is she up to?
ReplyDeleteIntriguing snippet.
ReplyDeleteI don't understand what she's doing, but I'm sure she must have a plan. Intriguing.
ReplyDeleteI'm another one in the not-certain-what-she's-up-to but intrigued camp! Great excerpt!
ReplyDeleteLove the buildup in tension. Good snippet.
ReplyDeleteI like how she transforms herself into the warrior version from the future, to do something dangerous in the present.
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