Studying the roots

The remainder of the mysterious roots that were left behind lay beside Alison’s bedspread. And she studied them constantly. They were plants she knew nothing about, but they smelled strange. Like a mixture of dirt and anise. “Why would you give that to Coco?” Alison whispered as she ruffled her hands through the roots. And the answer to that would prove to be the key to solving everything.
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