Heroes of the Secret Underground Chapter Sampler

Chapter 2

THE MANOR ROOM

Louie turns the brass handle of the glossy black front door with etched glass panels. The breeze makes the chandeliers chime and the white magnolias ripple on the reception desk. Pa is brushing his moustache like he always does. He waves at Louie as he welcomes guests to the Majestic Boutique Hotel. Louie loves the Majestic, living with Pa and Grandma. With Bert and Teddy and Honey. Loves the guests from everywhere, even when they’re demanding. She especially loves furry guests like Peter the alpaca. He stays every year to be the star of the annual petting zoo in the park across the road. Her parents live at the Majestic too, when they are there. They don’t like leaving them, but Louie’s mother is a pianist and her father is a conductor. They tour the world, performing in opera houses and concert halls.

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