Koala Reads

"Strange Things in the Columbarium"

"By morning the snow had stopped. The crematorium shuttle was running on schedule, dropping the staff off like always."

"I had just changed into my work clothes when Lu hurried over with a grave look and whispered, “Come with me—there’s something I need to give you.”"

"My heart jumped. Something wrong? I followed her in a quick trot to the break room. Once the door was shut, Lu’s expression softened into a mischievous smile. She reached into a metal locker and pulled out a neatly wrapped bag of chocolates, handing it to me. “They came yesterday while you were out. A little offering for the newlyweds—they specifically asked them to save one for you.”"