Free The Super Spies and the High School Bomber by Lisa Orchard

eyes. “On the ground.”
    Jackie grumbled as she dropped to all fours. She flattened her back as much as possible. “Okay, I’m ready.”
    Sarah put her foot on Jackie’s back and gently hiked herself up. She peered in the window, then wrinkled her nose and turned away. “It really stinks in there.”
    The strong scent of fertilizer poured through a broken part of the window.
    â€œWell…what do you see?” Jackie asked, in a strained voice.
    â€œIt’s a one room cabin and it’s got like five of those huge yellow barrels on one side.” She paused and leaned forward. “It smells like fertilizer. That’s what must be inside those big bags on the floor. There’s a couple of cell phones on a table, too.”
    â€œIs there anyone inside?”
    â€œNo. We could go inside and take a closer look.”
    â€œHmmm. Have you continue standing on my back, digging your shoes into my spine, or go inside? What should we do?”
    Sarah snickered. “I know it’s a tough decision.”
    Just as Sarah was about to spring off Jackie’s back, the sharp snap of a twig caught her attention. Jackie stood, spilling Sarah to the ground. She landed with a loud thud.
    Groaning, Sarah whispered. “What are you doing?”
    â€œI heard something.”
    â€œI did too.”
    The girls grew quiet. The swish, swish sound of jeans rubbing together sent Sarah’s heart thundering against her ribs. She stood and grabbed Jackie by the arm and pulled her toward the back of the cabin.
    â€œHey,” Jackie protested.
    â€œShhhh.”
    The girls reached the back of the shack and scurried around the corner.
    â€œIs someone coming?”
    Sarah nodded and put her finger to her lips. She peered out from behind the cabin, searching for the source of the noise. Staring into the darkness, Sarah was disappointed when she didn’t see anything. Her stomach fluttered as she pulled herself back. She stood motionless as she listened.
    After a few seconds, Sarah peeked around the corner again and caught a glimpse of an eerie figure emerging from the trees. The hair on the back of her neck stood up and a tremor of fear ran through her body.
    â€œThere’s a man out there!”
    Jackie’s eyes widened and she opened her mouth to speak, but Sarah clamped her hand over her mouth. Pulling her friend tight against the wall, Sarah motioned for her to be still.
    Sarah’s breath came in short gasps as she stood there, not sure what to do. She heard the door to the cabin open with a groan and then slam shut behind the man.
    â€œWhat should we do?” Jackie whispered.
    â€œI don’t know.”
    â€œI thought you had all the answers, oh wise one.”
    â€œI do…it’s just this answer hasn’t come to me yet.”
    â€œGet that brain of yours in gear, will ya?” Jackie snapped.
    â€œFeel free to jump in any time.” Sarah shone her flashlight around looking for an escape route. She gasped when she peered in front of her. Taking a few hesitant steps away from the cabin, Sarah motioned for Jackie to follow her.
    â€œWhat in the world?” Jackie whispered.
    â€œIt looks like a car or truck has driven back here.”
    They were standing in what appeared to be a two-track road in the woods. Grass had grown up in the ruts of the lane. However, Sarah could tell it had been used recently because the grass was matted down and broken.
    The slam of the cabin door brought the girls back behind the shelter. Sarah trembled as she turned off her light. The sound of rustling leaves made Sarah’s breath catch in her throat. She gasped when he walked into her line of vision. He strolled through the forest unaware that he had an audience. Pulling a pack of cigarettes from his pocket he lit one and inhaled deeply.
    â€œGross,” Jackie whispered as she made a face.
    Sarah put her finger to her lips. “Shhh.”
    Sarah studied