Hazel and Holly — Through the Keyhole, Part Two

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“She’s lost it,” Holly said as Hemlock gently led her across the main room. “Her mind’s finally snapped and she’s gone the wrong way ’round the bend.”

They reached the door and Hemlock opened it and led them outside.

“I mean, you agree with me, right?” Holly said. “We shouldn’t be staying here.”

Hemlock stopped as they reached the bottom of the steps at the base of the porch. He shook his head. “It doesn’t matter what I think. Hazel’s dug in, and she’s...