HDA - Classified Secrets by Cherylann Rivers Introduction

Special Note: One can read this story without having read "Make a Wish," but it's better to read "Make a Wish" first, since this story continues on some of the themes, especially regarding Joe Hardy and his love life!

Plot Blurbs: When Vanessa Bender decides to answer a mysterious ad in the Personals section of the paper looking for her "Prince Charming," her dream soon becomes a nightmare. Soon, the Hardys discover that there are many more secrets buried in the classifieds section of the paper than meets the eye....

Splash Note: "I was about to leave when I saw something sticking out from under the bed. It was a letter. Apparently, this girl had just started a correspondence with a new friend. At least, that's what her mom told me." Callie wiped a tear from the corner of her eye, and swallowed the lump in her throat. "She had even visited this friend, apparently, a few days before she contracted Meningitis and died. He lived somewhere out of state. Her parents didn't know where he was; she just- went."

"I still don't understand, honey," Frank gently encouraged her. "Do you know who she wrote to? I have no idea if there's any connection, whatsoever, but..."

"But what?" Callie reached into her purse and took out one of the letters that hadn't been sent. Frank's eyes widened as the sudden realization hit him. The letter began, "Dear Prince Charming..."

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The Hardy Boys belong to Simon and Schuster and the Stratemeyer Foundation, The authors have just borrowed them for an adventure or two. The authors promise to put the boys back when they are done with them. The authors do claim copyright to the original characters in this story. Please do not borrow them without express permission of the authors.