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Book Summary: The Cursed Hollows

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fortifying their meal. The dishes in the cabinets have a more atrocious circumstance falling and smashing on the tile floor.
"It seems to be getting worse." Anthony mutters, as he beholds the ceiling above. Without warning the rumbles cease and neglecting the demolished dishes that muddled the kitchen floor. Mr. Mullins continues to nibble on his toast.

"The gods are unhappy with what your mother said." He states, "Oak heart will suffer the same punishment as Atlantis for that. You mark my words." Mary Mullins, rolls her eyes.

"There has never been proof that Atlantis ever existed. However, I'm sure if it did it's disappearance had nothing to do with gods and beasts. There's a scientific explaination for all of it." She suggests, and Mr. Mullins glares at her as he slams his fist onto the table.

"Atlantis was as real as Oak Heart, the …show more content…

He wasn't completely lying to them. He and his friends are planning to hike Jaded Grove. However, he may have left out the fact that they plan to hike through the Jaded Grove to explore The Cursed Hollows. Which occupies a minuscule peninsula off the western shore of Jaded Grove. Anthony walks the street until he arrives in front of the Glass home. The moment he arrives, the door opens and Sophia Glass his girlfriend sprints from the house down the walk and into his waiting arms. Sophia is wearing a pretty pink tank top, and white jean shorts that she cut herself. Her hair is pulled into a neat pony tail and on her feet, sandals. The moment he sets his sight on her, she takes his breath away. Her twin Steven, walks down the path behind her. He's wearing a baseball jersey, a pair of shorts, white socks and sneakers. He is holding hands with his girlfriend Jenna Richard. Jenna isn't really dressed for an adventure of any kind. She is wearing a white sundress, and shoes with thick heels. Anthony gazes at Jenna's feet for a

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