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Small Town Monsters

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anything he wants.” Kurt smiled up at Lucy. She beamed as she wrote down his order. “You seem extra exuberant today.”

“No, not really, just in a good mood, I suppose.”

“Has something happened?”

“Well,” Lucy flicked her eyes towards the exit of the diner then back at Kurt. “Life happens, you know. And sometimes it happens in a big way.”

Kurt didn’t pry.

“What can I get for you, Mr. Fostett?”

“I’ll take the same.” Hugh handed the menu to Lucy. She took it and headed for the kitchen, a smile never leaving her face.

“Her father is my second cousin’s boy,” Hugh said. “I’ve worried about her. But it looks like she’s going to turn out just fine.”

“She’s a sweet girl,” Kurt said.

Hugh planted both his elbows on the table and fixed Kurt with his undivided attention. “You said you wanted to talk.”

Kurt sighed and checked both ways for eavesdroppers. He leveled his eyes at Hugh and spoke in low tones. “I’m worried.”

“Don’t tell me it’s about werewolves?” Hugh asked, rolling his eyes.

“I’m not worried about werewolves.” Kurt said. “I’m worried about everyone else worrying about werewolves.”

“I’ve heard the chatter around town.”

“It’s like a plague.” Kurt spread his hands expressively. “Harmon Bently visited me.”

“Harmon’s a good man,” Hugh said. “DePalma Beach Ravens, both of us, but he was a class or two younger than me.”

“There was something different about him. He threatened me; he told me if I didn’t act soon on this whole wolf thing that the town would rise up like a bunch of vigilantes. And by the awkward glances I’m getting around town, I almost believe him.”

“What exactly did he say?”