So you just moved to the Most Haunted Town in Virginia?
Welcome. We here in Penny Hollow like to take care of our own—but just in case
you’re unfamiliar with the habits of spooks, ghosts, haunts, phantoms, and
poltergeists, we’ve put together this handy pamphlet. If you have any
questions, be sure to give Mrs. Cartwright or Mrs. Beagle a ring, they know everything.
10. You won’t get lost, but you may get turned
around.
We don’t have that
many streets, however, if you find yourself at an abandoned house—we recommend
heading back the way you came. Usually if a property is abandoned in these
parts, there’s a darn good reason for it.
9. Everyone knows
everyone else here.
You won’t be a
stranger for long, and don’t be startled if everyone already knows who you are
and what phantom you’re likely having trouble with. Oh, and the bed and
breakfast is definitely haunted, and the kids are very mischievous. If you feel
like someone is watching you…that’s the living and the dead.
8. We’re very proud
of our history.
We have several
festivals, and each one has been celebrated for many generations. Don’t scoff,
we’ve only ever missed one and the ghosts were so consternated with us
well…yes, let’s leave that for another day. Just remember to show up for all
the parties and no one gets hurt.
7. Social media is
alive and well in Penny Hollow.
And no, we’re not
talking about Facebook or anything Internet based. Trust us, if you want it to
go viral just ask Mrs. Cartwright or Mrs. Beagle. They’ll take care of
anything. The ghosts have their own network, and it’s best to not talk about
it. Check with Jock if you’re worried you might have offended one of our local
haunts.
6. The carpet rolls up at nine.
No, seriously, like EVERYTHING is closed at about 9 p.m.
Except for the Grill. They shut their doors at 11 p.m. You may notice odd
lights in some of the shops, and music in the Grill after it’s closed—just keep
right on going. It’s best to live and let the dead party on their own.
5. When something bad happens, we’re the first ones you call.
Don’t be a shut in, we have rules and we will check on
you if we haven’t seen you out and about. If you’re single, well Mrs.
Cartwright and Mrs. Beagle know all the eligible young folks in these parts. Do
have a care not to visit the Thompson Plantation if you’re single. It’s just
not a good idea.
4. The Founding Families all have ghosts, curses, charms,
or psychic baggage.
Sad, but true. Don’t worry, it’s not all bad.
But if you’re curious about the local lore with regard to one of the founding
families, there’s only seven: Archer, Cartwright, Hawkins, Kent, Pope, Talbot,
and Winston.
3. All emergency calls are routed through the Sheriff’s
office.
And by all, we mean all…this includes, but is
not limited to, a dead battery in your vehicle, missing cattle, trespassers on your lawn, and a phantom
locking you out of your bathroom. He’s pretty familiar with all the characters
living and dead in the town.
2. Alien abductions are just plain stupid.
If you wake up in your
underwear in a field, you were likely just drunk.
1. We take care of our own.
Just what it says, so don’t think we’re going to let you
tear down any of our homes or abandoned buildings. If you want to repurpose
them, that’s just fine, but you take them as they are—ghosts and all.
Any questions? Remember, Mrs. Cartwright and Mrs. Beagle
know everything.
Haunt Me
Entangled Covet
by Heather Long
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Recently divorced author MacKenzie Dillon has lost
her writing mojo. When she inherits her great aunt’s haunted house in Virginia,
she is determined to make a new start. The creepy old house provides
inspiration but at what cost?
Successful architect and paranormal skeptic Justin
Kent returns to Penny Hollow to fulfill his father’s dying wish of revitalizing
their small town. To do that, he needs the allegedly haunted estate at
Summerfield. Mac, the new owner, may be gorgeous and spunky, but she refuses to
sell.
These two have a dangerous history that spans the
ages, but will they discover the truth in time to save their lives?
About the Author:
National
bestselling author, Heather Long, likes long walks in the park, science
fiction, superheroes, Marines, and men who aren’t douche bags. Her books are
filled with heroes and heroines tangled in romance as hot as Texas summertime.
From paranormal historical westerns to contemporary military romance, Heather
might switch genres, but one thing is true in all of her stories—her characters
drive the books. When she’s not wrangling her menagerie of animals, she devotes
her time to family and friends she considers family. She believes if you like
your heroes so real you could lick the grit off their chest, and your heroines
so likable, you’re sure you’ve been friends with women just like them, you’ll
enjoy her worlds as much as she does.
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