Migration Bettina sat on the bed after unpacking her suitcases in Uncle Louis Reddy’s spacious apartment. Louis worked in the diplomatic offices of the French Embassy and commuted from his home to 58 Knightsbridge London each day. He welcomed the opportunity to have his niece with him as his wife had recently passed on and it was comforting to have this brother and sister in … Continue reading The Beaufort Inheritance – Chapter 1
“Elizabeth I’ve been thinking for some time about forming a literature club where we could read a particular book and share our thoughts about the authors and their works. Would you have an interest in helping me set up such a club?” Elizabeth paused eating and looked up happily. “I’d love that, William. How could I help?” “Well, I could look for a suitable venue … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 5
Jack’s Radicalization Event Joseph Colthorpe grunted as he read the morning paper delivered to their small convenience store serving one of Fairdale’s suburbs. Those were the days when outside of the central business district these kinds of stores served the suburbs of all towns. Not everyone in town was rich enough to possess one of these emerging methods of personal transportation, a car or motorbike, … Continue reading Time Heals – Chapter 1
Loss and Renewal Willem sighed as he turned and saw the glazed eyes on his horses and pain ripped through his body. He clutched his chest and cried out in alarm. Liam ran to find Arnold and his mother, and the whole family gathered around Willem as he beckoned to Arnold feebly as he gasped with pain while one of the uncles rendered first aid … Continue reading Fire From the Sky – Chapter 4
The Aftermath of a Firestorm The visiting brothers returned to their car and moved it inside the vehicle sheds for protection then emerged carrying loads of fire masks and protective gear for everyone to wear. One of them spoke to Willem. “There are enough here to see you through the hours ahead so let’s see everyone is wearing one. Where are the boys we need … Continue reading Fire From the Sky – Chapter 3
Lightning Strike Willem Berg sat on the veranda of his spacious home overlooking the valley below. The extended drought had browned the foliage under a hot sun and Willem had disposed of a considerable number of the cattle as he usually did during droughts but kept a limited breeding stock which rotated between the irrigated paddocks close by the river. This property had been in … Continue reading Fire From the Sky – Chapter 1
Daniella’s Confession ‘Would you let me take you to a restaurant occasionally as well as sports events Daniella? “As friends and nothing more I’d be very interested as it would certainly take away some of the lonely hours I have. But I insist on paying my share when we go out so it’s a deal. But don’t take it beyond friendship Rob as I must … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 3
Spanish Lessons as an Entry Wedge Rob looked at Daniella and liked the eager expression on her face. It was a beautiful face, and he envied her husband this Mr. Bowen. Rob whispered to the doorman at the Mexican restaurant, and he ushered them to a table in the corner. He was known here as one of his workers was married to the owner of … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 2
The Mystery Woman Robert Pritchard paused as he stood assigning duties to his assembled social workers in preparation for the day. It was the usual hasty meeting addressing problems the social workers had raised in the early morning assembly and adjusting the schedules where there’d been a no show for the day due to sickness. Their programs for the day had been preassigned and, they … Continue reading Hidden Identity – Chapter 1
Ransom Demand Maria Alice Astor shook her husband James awake. “I heard a noise downstairs, and it sounds like the alarm activated. Could something be breaking. Better go see what’s happening. Hopefully Roger and Vincent heard it too so they should be looking into it, and you’ll have support in case there’s a break-in. Servant accommodation is at the back of the mansion so they … Continue reading The Kidnapping of James Astor – Chapter 1
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