Emily Climbs Chapter 3 - In the Watches of the Night

In which a thunderous July night traps Emily alone in the little white church, where she faces her creeping fears and a haunting presence until a boy’s timely arrival brings relief and complicated emotions. Amidst the lingering shadows and a moonlit graveyard, she confronts jealousies and newfound feelings, while quietly marking a moment when childhood gently recedes from her life.