The next day dawned with high cloud, through which the Sun would break frequently, it was warm, and Mary considered that it would stay this way all day. Abby had considered going over to the West Somerset Railway again, but Sam's words last night had given her a lot to think about, and after breakfast her footsteps, as if with a mind of their own, took her t...
James arrived at twenty to eight the next morning, riding Cassie with Jason on a leading rein. As Abby was still eating breakfast, Mary asked James if he would like some breakfast as well. He eagerly accepted, walked the horses to the back of the pub, and looped the reins around the back of one of the bench's. He joined Abby at her table, immediately pinchin...
I paced the room. I needed to escape and fast. I didn't want to end up mutilated like Cathy and the others. I didn't want to be a slave having to do these monster's bidding. Just then Kane entered the room. A look of relief and concern worn on his beautiful face. "Hello little one. How are you feeling? Any aches I need to sooth for you?" He said mischievou...
James was shocked! Abby gone? Where? Why? His first thought was that she had somehow found out what happened to her mother? The second thought dismissed that idea. He knew that Sam would not say anything, and Woody after keeping this secret for over thirty years was unlikely to break another promise after only a few hours. It could not be that. He looked aro...
The Inn that evening was buzzing with all of the co-op members, except of course Abe Stone, discussing the terms of the agreement. Sam who had declared early that as he was no longer the tenant of Gallow farm, and would therefore have no interest, nonetheless found himself in the position of mediator, helping to explain clauses, and soothing tempers when arg...
Abby and James left at nine-thirty that Sunday morning, Abby without thinking getting into the passenger seat so that James could drive. He took the road through Paverton and across the moor to Wheddon Cross and then down to Bishops Lydeard and Taunton. Abby was puzzled. "Why did you come this way?" "There is a lot less traffic on this road. It's a bit long...
A crate arrived at the home of Miss Tina. It was unusually large and heavy and had to be carried by four men. When the men had left after she had given them a tip, she opened the lid and beheld quite a sight. Inside were two women tied up in very uncomfortable positions. Their feet, which were dressed in ballerina boots without any heels, were behind their h...
Abby drove Mr. Brasher down to the station the next day, leaving him to wander around at his own pace. It was some time before he returned to her with a smile on his face. "I always get emotional when I see a place such as this. It looks so forlorn and neglected now, its purpose forgotten. But it was once an essential part of an economy that boosted this Cou...
The front door to Lyney House was open when Abby got there. She had driven up preferring not to arrive hot and clammy from the walk up the hill. "Hello!" She called stepping forward just across the threshold. She was uncertain whether to proceed further. A door twenty feet away directly in line with the front door opened and a tall, slim, grey-haired lady, d...
A long hiatus, what can I say, life gets in the way! Enjoy, I'll try to update again soon! *** Chapter Five-- Jason peeled himself from the oddly comfortable sofa around 4 AM, sitting up while allowing his eyes to adjust to the darkness; the edges of the furniture in front of him appeared less blurred after a few moments. He knew exactly where he was...