Schoolyard Shadows

Small Town Big Magic Short Reads

By: Sharon Michaels

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

A cozy mystery brimming with unexpected twists, turns, and a touch of ghostly magic.

In the friendly and quiet town of Sweethaven, an elderly schoolteacher, Elizabeth Bordine, has faithfully served the community for decades. But when a young, ambitious teacher named Zack Tracy arrives to take her place, Miss Bordine’s peaceful retirement is disrupted. As strange events start to unfold around the historic one-room schoolhouse, tensions rise between the two educators.

A curious 13-year-old boy named Diego Diaz becomes fascinated with the mysteries of the town's past, including the tales of the one-room schoolhouse, leading him to uncover secrets that have been buried for years. As Diego and his loyal canine companion, Tank, uncover the school's history, he realizes there are dangerous secrets hidden within its walls. The schoolhouse harbors haunting memories of an event Miss Bordine has long concealed, stirring up the restless spirits who dwell in Sweethaven’s schoolhouse.

Zack, Diego, Marla Gonzalez’s grandmother Julia and Mr. Roundbelly team up to confront the strange forces haunting the school. Together, they must find closure and justice for not only the old schoolhouse’s restless spirits, but for Sweethaven as well.

Sit back and relax with this short read, cozy mystery brimming with unexpected twists, turns, and a touch of ghostly magic.

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