again to bright things

by skyunder (bluedreaming)

Summary:

The ghosts aren't in the house today.

Written for the Sunshine Challenge 2021 Prompt 7: Zephyrus, the Dove Drabbles December 2021 Prompt # 98: Shine bright this season., and Shiritori.

Notes:

The "young girl" in There's a Ghost in this House is only referred to as such in the book summary, and never by name. Since some people have drawn parallels between this book and The Haunting of Hill House, I've decided to call her Ellie in homage to Eleanor Vance.

Cheek pressed to the glass, Laszlo tries to focus on the room’s thick shadows. It’s hard to keep his focus though; the wind outside is gentle, carrying the fragrance of spring flowers.

“Do you see any?” Ellie asks, peering up at him. Laszlo shifts on the ladder, and takes another look.

“No ghosts,” he says. From behind the draped wardrobe, the Dark waves at him. Laszlo waves back.

“Who are you waving at?” Ellie asks.

“Just the Dark,” he says, slipping down the ladder. The ghosts are all outside today after all, enjoying the spring sunshine, shining in the sunlight.

Notes:

The title is from the poem I OPEN MY POEM by Gabriel Rosenstock, translated by Paddy Bushe.

My Blanket Statement.