“Noah was busy trying to look like the only thing we'd been doing was discussing politics. He crossed one leg over the other and actually folded his hands in his lap.” — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“I didn't avoid my problems. I just didn't feel as though I had to focus on them every minute of every day. And telling… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“Do you see those white shapes?” he asked. I sucked in my breath. “What is it?” Mom shook her head. “We’re not sure yet.… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“I wanted someone to gaze at me that way, someone to share a truly incredible moment with. I wondered how long I would have… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“Too cold,” I mumbled. A second later, I felt a warm sensation, almost as if someone was lowering a blanket onto me. “Charlotte.” It… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“My legs felt shaky and I gripped the back of Dad’s chair. The still images on the screen stared back at me. “Do you… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“I froze, my hand on the wall, and listened. Someone was definitely upstairs. I reached into my pocket for my cell phone and took… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“Before we had left for Charleston, I had been shoved—hard—by and unseen spirit wreaking havoc in our house. I had been hurt, but it… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“And while people claimed to be creeped out, their smiles suggested that none of this was truly scary. It was like going to see… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“I had learned how to leave a place behind without leaving a piece of myself along with it, but more important, I had taught… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“Noah was busy trying to look like the only thing we'd been doing was discussing politics. He crossed one leg over the other and… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image
“[Zelden] turned to me. “Wait here. Inform Marcus that we will be setting up in the first-floor kitchen. I believe it may function as… — Mara Purnhagen Copy Share Image