A Walk on the Haunted Side (Haunted Tour Guide Mystery Book 2) Read Free Page B

said, shaking his hand. “Welcome to Devil’s Moon and Bilson Library.”
    “It’s great to be here. Devil’s Moon seems like a nice place,” he said.
    Cady snorted. “Except for one thing.”
    What did she mean? Hank didn’t respond to her comment and I wasn’t sure I should ask.
    Instead I changed the subject. “People should be arriving any minute. Please let me know if you need anything.”
    “Thanks. I’ll be sure to do that.” Hank smiled and returned to the table.
    Tammy had reappeared with the bottles of water. “How’s it going?” she whispered.
    “Okay, I guess. Cady mentioned there was something she didn’t like about Devil’s Moon. I wonder what she meant?” I asked.
    Tammy glanced at Cady, who had joined Hank over by the table. “She probably prefers bigger cities.”
    “Maybe, or maybe not,” I said under my breath.
    As Cady buzzed around the room like a hummingbird, my cell phone dinged.
    What is all the chaos around here? It’s making me nervous.
    Since there were a lot of people around me, I couldn’t respond to Annie right now. I peeked around but still couldn’t find her hiding spot. Maybe that was why she hadn’t appeared all day. Apparently this event had made her shy all of a sudden.
    Why is that woman running around like crazy ? Annie asked.
    I had no answer for that. But just like Annie, Cady was making me nervous.
    How had I lost control of the situation so quickly?
    Suddenly the door opened and the library was flooded with people. They entered the library and Tammy instructed them on where to form a line in front of the table for Hank to sign their books. So far it was a good turnout, which made me happy. I loved to see readers come to the library. Tammy was doing a great job of guiding people when they stepped through the door. I moved over to the table and stood beside Cady, who was beside Hank.
    “I hope this goes smoothly,” she said, blowing the bangs out of her eyes.
    How could it not with me in charge? Right? Okay, it could quickly turn chaotic. At least I had Tammy’s help.
    One woman in particular caught my attention. She had pushed her way toward the front of the line. I couldn’t believe she was being so rude. If she wasn’t careful a fight would break out soon.
    I slipped away from the table and moved closer to the woman in line. Why, I wasn’t sure. What could I do to get the woman to be nicer? I doubted just the sight of me would make a difference. Maybe asking her to leave if she didn’t tone down her behavior would be enough. I walked up beside her and she glanced over at me.
    “You’d better think again if you think you’re cutting the line.” Her eyes narrowed and her lips turned up into a snarl.
    I’d rather take on a grizzly bear than fight her. 
    When I saw her evil snarl, I backed up. “I’m just the librarian.”
    She snorted and turned back around to stare at Hank again. I felt a presence behind me. Cady had walked up.
    “Her name is Sandra. She’s Hank’s biggest fan and she follows him everywhere. You’ve read that book Misery by Stephen King? I’m pretty sure that she’s going to do that to Hank soon.” Cady shook her head.
    “Wow, that’s a little scary, don’t you think? Have you told the police?” I asked.
    Cady tossed her hands up. “She hasn’t really done anything wrong… yet. I hope it stays that way. What can the police do?” 
    I kept my eye on Sandra as I moved around the line again and back over beside Hank. I’d keep a watch on Sandra the Super Fan though. Sandra tapped her foot against the floor and sighed. Hank couldn’t sign the books any faster, so she would just have to wait.
    The people in front and behind her had already noticed her behavior and were growing increasingly irritated with her. I didn’t blame them one bit. There was always one rotten apple to spoil the fun. If she didn’t stop soon they might throw her out for me. Tammy was watching her too.
    As I watched over the action, someone