College Weekend
By R. L. Stine
3.5/5
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But when Tina and Holly arrive, Josh is gone. His roommate, Christopher, says Josh is stuck in the mountains, delayed by car trouble. That’s weird—Josh never mentioned he was going away.
It gets even weirder when Holly suddenly disappears. But Christopher isn’t worried about Holly or Josh. In fact, Christopher seems to have the answer to everything. Tina isn’t sure what’s going on, but one thing is clear: she’s about to learn more about love and murder than she ever wanted to know.
R. L. Stine
Before R. L. Stine made his name as the Stephen King of children's literature, he was the author of humorous fiction and an editor of Bananas magazine. He is the bestselling author of more than three hundred books, including the phenomenally bestselling Goosebumps series. It's the First Day of School . . . Forever! was Stine's first book with Feiwel and Friends.
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5It's ok
However it was funny to se Chris talk about Judy so crazily - Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5This was my first Fear Street book after I "graduated" from Goosebumps. I liked this one.
- Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5i think this book will be very intresting to read
- Rating: 2 out of 5 stars2/5Possible Spoiler Alert:It was pretty obvious early on that Christopher killed Josh, and it was pretty easy to guess that Tina looked like his dead girlfriend. If Tina had read any of the books in this series, she would have put this all together, but I can't blame her for not reading them. I do think she should have gone to the police right away, and been suspicious of Christopher's stories. Maybe she was just too brainwashed by how she and Chris mysteriously liked all the same things (undoubtedly because Chris had grilled Josh about her).
Book preview
College Weekend - R. L. Stine
prologue
"Miss me?"
Well, yeah. You know the answer to that.
But you could say it, couldn’t you?
Tina teased, twisting the phone cord between her slender fingers.
Which train are you coming on?
Josh changed the subject.
Tina sighed. I told you three times, Josh. The late one. I have to wait for Holly.
Josh grunted. Holly and Josh didn’t really get along. Nothing too serious. Josh just thought Holly talked too much, mainly about herself.
How did Holly feel about Josh? Tina wasn’t quite sure. Holly was her cousin. Holly would never say anything bad about a boyfriend of Tina’s.
We’ll have a lot of time together, Josh,
Tina said. The whole weekend.
Great,
Josh replied. I can’t wait. I think you’ll like my friends, Tina. They’re good guys. They know all about you already.
In her dresser mirror Tina caught herself smiling. You talk about me to your friends?
Yeah. Sometimes,
Josh confessed. I have your pictures in my room. People ask me about them.
I can’t wait to be there!
Tina exclaimed. My first college weekend. Living in a dorm. Hanging out with college kids. And you, of course. You’ll meet us at the train station?
I’ll be there,
Josh replied. No problem.
No problem.
Strange how sometimes simple plans like Tina’s go wrong.
No problem.
Those were Josh’s words.
But he was wrong.
There were problems.
More problems than either of them could have imagined.
chapter 1
Tina Rivers checked her watch for about the millionth time. She wished she could jump out and help pull the train into Patterson Station.
She hadn’t seen her boyfriend, Josh Martin, since Christmas. Three long months.
Wake up, Holly,
Tina demanded, nudging her cousin gently on the arm. We’re almost to the station.
Holly Phillips sprawled in the seat next to Tina. Her curly brown hair fell across her face. She snored lightly. Wake up,
Tina coaxed. Parties are starting, Holly. Parties filled with cute college guys all for you.
Holly groaned as she stretched out her long legs. Finally she opened her eyes and yawned. College guys?
I knew that would get you.
Tina turned away from her sleepy cousin and peered anxiously out the window.
Someday I’ll be able to travel by myself, Tina thought, remembering the argument with her parents.
Tina begged her mom and dad to let her travel alone to visit Josh. But no. Either her cousin went with her, or Tina stayed home. And no way could Tina miss the Spring Fling Weekend with Josh.
Do you see him yet?
Holly asked, rubbing her eyes.
No. It’s too dark,
Tina answered, reaching into her purse for her makeup bag. Besides, we’re still moving.
She pulled out her lipstick, a mirror, and a brush.
My stomach is doing flip-flops,
Tina said as she brushed out her long blond hair. Do I look okay?
Holly sighed. Five hours on a train, and you look terrific. I feel like a sack of oatmeal next to you.
Tina laughed. What does a sack of oatmeal feel like?
Someday you’re going to be a famous model, Tina,
Holly told her. I just know it.
Someday Tina did want to be on the cover of fashion magazines. She constantly studied the competition, making plans. But right now she couldn’t think about anything except Josh. She missed him so much.
Last year, at Shadyside High, they ate lunch together every day. Now she hardly saw him at all.
Tina took one final glance at her makeup and put the mirror away. Then she sprayed her favorite perfume on her wrists and behind her earlobes. She smiled as she imagined her first kiss from Josh.
I think we’re stopping,
Holly said. A screeching sound filled the train car.
The loudspeaker crackled. We are now arriving at Patterson Station. All passengers please remain seated until the train comes to a complete stop.
Tina jumped up. She couldn’t sit still a minute longer.
The train jerked under her feet as she started to pull her luggage down from the overhead rack. She fell forward and grabbed Holly’s shoulder to keep from landing on the floor.
Hurry up,
Tina urged. Do you need help?
No. I can get everything,
Holly answered, still sitting. I’m just stiff. I must have slept funny.
Tina rolled her eyes. Obviously, Holly planned to take her time getting off the train. But then, Holly wasn’t in love. She had no clue how eager Tina was to see Josh.
At the door a gray-uniformed conductor nodded at them. You girls are the only ones getting off here. So be careful,
he warned. The station is pretty deserted. Don’t hang around too long.
We’ll be okay,
Tina assured him as she hurried down the steps. My boyfriend is meeting us.
But the platform stood empty. Tina searched anxiously up and down the long walkway. Where was Josh?
She dropped her suitcase. The train had been delayed. They were an hour late. Maybe Josh got tired of waiting and went someplace to get a cup of coffee. That made sense, but still Tina couldn’t help feeling disappointed.
If I was meeting Josh, she thought, I’d stand on the platform no matter how late he arrived. I wouldn’t want to miss one minute of our time together.
So where is he?
Holly asked.
Tina shrugged. You know Josh. He can never stand still. I’m sure he’ll be right back.
Are you sure we’re at the right station?
Holly asked.
Of course,
Tina snapped.
The platform started to tremble as the train pulled out. The train left with a roar and the smell of diesel. The girls huddled together on the dark platform.
Holly shook her head. I hope this isn’t a sign of how the whole weekend’s going to be.
Please,
Tina pleaded, twisting a strand of hair. You and your signs. I’m buying you a turban and a crystal ball for your birthday. Then you can have a fortune-telling booth at the Shadyside fair next month.
Holly forced a smile. You can make fun if you want to, but sometimes I just get these feelings … Hey, do you think there are any good dance clubs here?
Holly asked, changing the subject. It’s going to be so cool. No parents. No curfew. I can stay out as late as I want to.
I can’t believe my parents insisted you come with me. If they only knew how evil you really are. You’re a very bad influence on me!
Tina joked.
You love it!
Holly replied.
Tina raised her eyes to the night sky. A single star shone down, pale yellow against the gray.
The first star of evening, Tina thought. The Wishing Star.
She shut her eyes and made a silent wish.
I wish this will be the best weekend of my life.
A cool wind blew across the platform. Tina opened her eyes and pulled her blue jacket tight across her chest. Josh liked the jacket. But now she wished she’d picked something warmer.
Let’s go inside,
she suggested.
Tina grabbed her suitcase and pushed open the big double doors to the tiny station. Tina’s suitcase felt as if it weighed a ton. I shouldn’t have brought so many different outfits, she thought, dragging it inside. But Josh told her they