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My Favorite Phantom

February 4, 2009 by karenskelley

Good Morning!  I thought you might like another excerpt.  I hope so.

The ghost was there, right in front of Kaci.  The most hideous thing she’d ever seen.  She opened her mouth to scream, but nothing came out. 

“Go away,” she finally managed to squeak and ran to Peyton’s room, slamming the door behind her and executing a flying leap that would’ve earned her a gold medal in gymnastics.  She landed with a plop on Peyton’s bed, quickly scooted beneath the covers, and threw her arms around him.

“What the…”  His words slurred together from sleep.

“The ghost is out there,” she whispered.  “Shhh…”  She pressed closer and realized he slept nude.  She was too frightened to be embarrassed…or leave the safety of his bed or the heat of his body.    

     “Isn’t that what you wanted?  To draw the ghost out, then zap it into oblivion?”  His words were thick with sleep.

     She stilled. 

     “That is what you wanted?” he prodded, seeming to come more awake.  At least, his words were getting easier to understand…unfortunately.

     It was time to lie…act.  “Yes, of course.  I…uh…dozed off, and when the spirit showed itself, I was startled.”

     “This is more than startled.  You’re trembling.” 

He started to move away, but she clung tighter.  She couldn’t help it. 

“Please, can I stay in here tonight?”

Silence.

God, she was such a wimp. 

“If you stay, we won’t be sleeping.”

 

Karen Kelley has quickly become one of my favorite comedic authors. I know without a doubt that I am going to spend a lot of time laughing and occasionally snorting while reading one of her books.  Laura J reviewer The Good, the Bad, and the Unread

 

Have a great day!

Karen Kelley

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  1. on February 4, 2009 at 1:47 pm Dianne Castell

    Hi, Karen!

    Looooove the excerpt! Cannot wait to read the book.
    Ghosts are so much fun.
    Hugs, Dianne


  2. on February 4, 2009 at 1:58 pm BookstoreDeb

    Looking forward to reading this Karen. I always enjoy your books!

    Just finished Southern Comfort and sorry now that it took me so long to read it!

    Best!
    Deb


  3. on February 4, 2009 at 4:19 pm Karen Kelley

    I love writing ghosts! They can be so mischievious. LOL

    Ahhh, thanks, Deb. I’m so glad you enjoyed Southern Comfort.


  4. on February 4, 2009 at 6:35 pm Susan

    Karen, all of your books rock, IMHO! That terrific review is well deserved. 🙂


  5. on February 4, 2009 at 8:03 pm Karen Kelley

    Thanks, Susan! I hope everyone enjoys my new book.
    Karen


  6. on February 4, 2009 at 9:49 pm Judy F

    It was awesome. I am finally getting my review together. Hope it does well for you.


  7. on February 4, 2009 at 11:43 pm Karen Kelley

    Thanks, Judy! I can’t wait to see it—although they make me nervous LOL An author always wants readers to enjoy her book.



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