spylab
She couldn't believe how many losses she had accumulated in the short period of time since she moved. Her grandfather, great aunt, and favorite high school teacher had all passed within months of one another. But, more than anything, the loss of her best friend, who just disappeared, hurt the most. Where could she be?
She blew a bubble, the already-chewed-for-three-hours gum made a cracking sound, followed by a satisfied smacking of lips. Linda couldn't take it anymore; the noise was giving her a headache.