Chapter Twenty-Six

I enjoy ghost stories and shows like Ghost Hunters but they’ve often made me think.  If believers are correct and human consciousness lives on after death, remaining on Earth, that must be horrible.  Ghosts often seem to be desperate to communicate, which makes me think they must be isolated.  The human mind doesn’t do well in isolation.  It’s one of the cruelest forms of non-physical torture.

Michael gets to see Dani’s pivotal past moments.  Seeing her father hurt and misinterpreting the Huntress’s role and being unable to control the Huntress and sparking a riot at her prom.  Having been thrust into such responsibility at a young age explains her reluctance to take it on now.  Whenever she thought she’s been in control, she’s learned the hard way that she was wrong.  It’s made it very difficult for her to let down her guard.

Writing Gwen is always a challenge and a pleasure.  She can’t make sense and yet she can’t just be rambling either.  Her point of view on the world is unique, making it fascinating to explore.