MASS MURDER
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In the same way a sentinel waits for the enemy, the hawk renewed its vigil, focusing its gaze again on the newly turned earth surrounding the gravesite. Perhaps a worm would wiggle its way through the rich soil. But the bird was distracted a second time when another car pulled onto the cemetery grounds. The hawk shifted its weight and turned its head in short, sharp movements as it watched the second car climb the hill and turn at the makeshift sign pointing to the grave. The second car parked along the road just below the gravesite, and it was several seconds before the door opened and a woman emerged, dressed in a long wool coat. She glanced around her before crossing the road, pausing at the stairs that would lead her to the gravesite. She stared at the walled embankment as if it was a barrier she couldn’t overcome. Finally, with a deep sigh, she began to climb.
When she reached the top, she crossed to area set up for the funeral and weaved her way through the empty chairs to the open grave. For a long moment, she gazed into the deep hole, her face set in a stone mask. With the sleeve of her coat, she wiped away a tear before retreating to the protection of the oak. She leaned against the rough bark of the tree, arms crossed over her chest. A sob escaped her lips, and she raised a hand to calm herself, all the while unaware she was being watched from the hilltop above.
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About the Author
Ms. Bohart holds a master’s degree in theater, has published in Woman’s World, and has a story in Dead on Demand, and anthology of ghost stories that remained on the Library Journals best seller list for six months. As a thirty-year nonprofit professional, she has spent a lifetime writing brochures, newsletters, business letters, website copy, and more. Recently, she did a short stint writing for Patch.com. and she teaches “Writing the Mystery Short Story”. Mass Murder is her first novel and has been endorsed by Grub Street Reads as an “excellent read.” She also self-published a book of creepy short stories and mysteries called, Your Worst Nightmare. Her second paranormal mystery novel, Grave Doubts, should be out in late 2012.
Ms. Bohart also writes a blog on the various aspects of writing and the paranormal on her website at: www.bohartink.com. She lives in the Northwest with her daughter, two miniature Dachshunds, and a cat.
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