The Hourbook
An hour was borrowed. It has not been returned.
A librarian inherits a leather ledger from a house that has stood empty since 1949 — and the ledger records hours, not money.
Seven clocks in the hall. Six of them chime.
3 books
Everything set in The Hourbook
Deadline
Emberwick Cove's obituary writer knows everyone's last word. This week, she wrote one too early.
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Survived By
Every obituary lists who survives the dead. This one lists someone who shouldn't have.
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In Lieu of Flowers
The funeral notice asked for donations in lieu of flowers. Someone sent a threat instead.
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The Committal
At the graveside committal, six mourners lower the coffin — and one of them knows it's too light.
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Lying in State
The village's most beloved figure lies in state at the parish hall — and lies is the operative word.