Chapter 35 - Death's Shroud

Laci stared at the woman, trying to figure out how to make her talk. God, I hope I don’t create a zombie. Don’t let zombies be a thing. Laci looked at the woman’s arm as it rested along the sheet covering her body. Maybe touch? She so did not want to touch a dead body. Biting her lower lip, she reached out, placing her fingers along the woman’s cold flesh. With another deep breath, she sent some of her power into the woman and tried again. “Josephine. I really would like to talk to you.”

She continued to watch the other woman for signs of life, but still, nothing happ…

Josephine’s eyes popped open. There was no flutter, no easy opening as her body became animated again. They were closed one moment and then open the next. The sight almost made Laci jump back, letting go of the woman’s arm, but Laci managed to maintain control enough to keep the contact in place.

“Where am I?” the older woman asked. “This isn’t my house.”