Chapter Twenty-Three

Connection

She was relieved to learn that the king had begrudgingly allowed electricity into the Goblin Kingdom, though less so when she discovered that the only outlet in the whole place was at the portal station. With many grumbles, she settled herself to sit on the ground at the base of the wooden sign and plugged the flip-phone in to charge.

While she waited, she took out the notebook that she kept in her purse, transcribing her list from the previous night.

When the phone was finally ready, she made the call. "Dad? It's Sarah; can you do me a favor?"