The First Church Quotes

“Of course, shock could kill them,” Brian said. “My point is, I’ve seen a hell of a lot worse things happen. I think the boys will be okay. They’re young, resilient, and if they have any sort of fight in them, they’ll be fine.” “I certainly hope so, Mr. Roy,” the Reverend said, looking at the Victorian. “I do certainly hope so.” A stately, elegant woman stepped out the front door of the Church. With long, even strides, she walked directly to Reverend Joseph.”
― Ron Ripley, The First Church

“drink it had been put on hold. Reverend Joe, it turned out, had to leave the office earlier than usual. Mrs. Staples, who was supposed to clean the Church, had gotten an emergency call from her pet sitter. One of her cats was stuck in a wall again. The Church would be empty. “How did you hear him?” Matt asked, keeping an eye on the Church office. The Reverend’s car idled in its parking spot. Their religious leader would leave at any moment. “It was last night,” Carlton said. “I was helping my mom clean up after youth group. She was pretty upset about something and was talking to Dan’s mom. When I passed by the Rev’s office, I heard him on the phone.” “What did he say exactly?” Matt asked, looking away from the Church, for a moment, and at his friend. Carlton brushed a stray lock of blonde hair out of his eyes and said, “The Rev said, ‘I’ve got a headless ghost running around the Church.”
― Ron Ripley, The First Church

“Which was a pretty narrow niche. Charles Gottesman definitely knew how to handle ghosts, as did his wife Ellen, but Brian didn’t know if either of them spoke Japanese. Brian picked up his cellphone and sent a quick text to Jenny.”
― Ron Ripley, The First Church