Chapter 203: The shining

Sarah's excitement bubbled up like a fizzy soda as she hurried home from school that day. The prospect of joining the book club had lit a spark in her that seemed to brighten her whole demeanor. Bursting through the front door, she found her mom, Amelia, sitting at the kitchen table with a cup of tea and a book in hand. "Mom!" Sarah exclaimed, her voice brimming with enthusiasm. "Guess what? I'm joining the book club at school!" Amelia looked up from her book, a warm smile spreading across her face at her daughter's excitement. "That's wonderful, sweetheart! I'm so happy for you. What book will you be reading?" "The Shining," Sarah replied eagerly. "It's supposed to be really good, but kind of spooky too. Have you read it?" Amelia nodded, setting her book aside. "Yes, I have. It's a classic by Stephen King. A bit eerie, but definitely a page-turner." Sarah's eyes widened with interest. "Can we read it together? I think it would be fun to discuss it with you." Amelia c