The noise was coming from the front bedroom again. The squeaking sound. Sidney was awake and he wondered what time it was. He looked at the alarm clock. It was about 4:30 in the morning. He listened hard, but he...
coming of age
My Aunt Chapter 24
"One last surprise."
After the revelations of the last couple of hours I felt quite exhausted. The grandfather clock in the corner chimed the half hour and Lady Helen and myself both looked at it. “Good heavens!” she exclaimed. “Is that the time...
My Aunt. Chapter 23
"Victoria learns the truth"
I remained seated whilst Aunt Helen went to the desk and poured tea. She brought me one cup and placed it on the small table beside the chair then returned and brought me a plate with some butter and jam...
My Aunt. Chapter 22
"Victoria has a rude awakening"
Once dried and our hair brushed, Bethany and I got into the big bed. I lay back, my head resting on the soft pillows. Once again, I was trembling inside. I wondered if this was what a wedding night would...
My Aunt. Chapter 21
"Victoria has more surprises in store"
I led Bethany by the hand through the front door where she released me and returned to the kitchen, using the door further down the hall. I stood for a moment and watched her then opened the door and went...
My Aunt. Chapter 20
"Victoria comforts her Aunt"
Doctor Harris looked at my wrist. The pain had eased a little in the time it took to walk around to his office and I could move it again. “I don't think it is broken,” he said. “Just strained and...
My Aunt. Chapter 19.
"The Police, the Army and a shock for Victoria"
The door from the kitchen opened and Bethany put her head around the edge. “Oh, oi'm sorry Mistress, oi 'eard voices. Oi din't know it were you.” She caught sight of the dishevelled form of Charlie Manston sitting at the...
My Aunt. Chapter 18
"Who does Victoria find in the garden?"
My heart began pounding with fear. I struggled to breathe, but I had to be strong. "Why are you here?" I whispered. The words seemed unwilling to pass my lips as I looked around, looking for an escape. There was...
My Aunt. Chapter 17
"Victoria seeks answers"
We sat opposite each other in the hot water. A week ago I could not have imagined being naked in front of another person, yet, here I was, sharing a bath with another woman. I reasoned that the circumstances precluded...
My Aunt. Chapter 16
"Victoria receives a terrible shock"
I must have drifted off to sleep, for suddenly, I was awoken by a heart rending scream from outside. “What on earth...?” I thought as I leapt from my bed and pulled open the curtains, remembering to fasten my robe...