chair turf war. She grabbed her towel and moved across the deck, choosing a sunny spot instead. The hot pavers of the pool deck warmed her bare feet as she settled in. She had barely taken a sip of her tea when a friendly voice interrupted her thoughts.
“Ellie Fisher,” the woman replied, extend- ing a hand. “Welcome to TE. I’m a retired journalist and publish a small paper for the park. Plus, I head up a writer’s club.” Kat raised an eyebrow, intrigued. “Ah, yes. There does seem to be a club for everything in Trailer Estates. I’m hoping to accomplish a bit of writing myself.” Ellie laughed, nodding her head. “Wonderful! I’ll invite you to our next meet- ing. This is a great place to keep yourself busy, for sure. My paper features park events. I enjoy writing down stories for pos- terity. Lately, though, ghost stories have been creeping into the reports.” Kat hesitated. “Ghost stories? You mean people are actually seeing ghosts?” Ellie shrugged. “Hmmm. There have been reports—especially these last couple of months. Strange happenings. Figures seen in the distance that vanish without explana- tion. Unidentified voices in the wind.” She chuckled. “A lot of nonsense if you ask me, but it gives folks something to talk about.” Kat’s stomach clenched. The coincidence was too striking to ignore. She hadn’t told anyone—not even Bill—about what she had heard in her trailer that morning. “I heard something,” she admitted. “A voice. In my trailer. A woman’s voice.” Ellie’s easy smile faded, a flicker of concern crossing her face. “Well, if you ask me, it’s probably nothing. But… this isn’t a gated community, and you can never be too care- ful. Crime’s low, but it’s not zero.”
“Don’t mind them.” The woman plopped down beside her with a knowing smile and a wink. Her salt-and-pepper curls were damp from the pool, and she radiated an easy warmth. “Every community has its cliques. Trailer Estates is no different. But most folks around here are a lot friendlier than those ladies would have you believe.” Kat smiled, grateful for the reassurance. “Thanks. I’m Kat Peerce. Just moved in a few days ago.”
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