Adventure
A Pirates Tale
“Scarlet is in the forest,” William told his soldiers. Twenty of his men stood around the large table while he loomed over the map, clutching the edges with sweaty hands. He pointed to the patch of woods to the southeast of the cellar. “She will be in this area here.” He drew a cone in the suspected direction Scarlet may have gone. He was certain. She had to be there. Without looking at anyone he called for the dogs to be rallied and handed over a cloth kept in his breast pocked. “Use this.” One of his men took it.
By Jennifer R2 years ago in Chapters
A Pirates Tale
George looked up from his hands at the girl and sighed heavily. ‘I didn’t know who she was when I found her in the woods!’ He shouted to himself, mentally continuing the argument with Rusty. ‘I saw a pair of eyes and a head of dirty blonde hair.’ He recalled the moment from his memory like a moving picture. ‘It was too dark to see what was around her neck for God’s sake!’
By Jennifer R2 years ago in Chapters
A Pirates Tale
Scarlet sat in a rickety wooden chair in Captain George’s cabin of The Master's Betrayal. It was a decently sized room with a desk to her right, a wobbly table behind her to the back of the room, and a bed to her left. She watched as George paced the room impatiently, waiting for his first mate to arrive. His face twisted as he came to an abrupt stop and looked at her, causing tears to sting her eyes. His stare was disturbed when she screeched at the man barging through the door.
By Jennifer R2 years ago in Chapters
A Pirates Tale
Screams and shouts began to die to groans and weeping the closer the men came to the cellar. As they approached the entrance, they spotted six pirates. Without order, all fourteen men, including his majesty, hacked and slashed at the pirates who stood in their way. With all pirates dead, the soldiers stood before the splintered cellar door; broken chains and brass hinges scattered the grass. William, Jeff, and two other soldiers made their way inside the cellar. The rest stood guard. Jeff retrieved torches and handed one to each man inside.
By Jennifer R2 years ago in Chapters
A Pirates Tale
“Shh,” Anya rocked and patted Scarlet’s head, trying to soothe the child. Banging, scratching, and shouting could be heard from above ground. Seven Azarian soldiers guarded the East cellar entrance, following orders to knock down anyone who tried to enter.
By Jennifer R2 years ago in Chapters
Dark secrets untold
As the whispers in the shadows continued to resonate through the halls of the mansion, carrying the stories, wisdom, and healing energy of the spirits, the sanctuary became a place of pilgrimage for those seeking solace and connection. People from all walks of life were drawn to its doors, their hearts yearning for the guidance and comfort that the whispers offered.
By Gold Benson2 years ago in Chapters
Dark secrets untold
Among those who were deeply moved by the whispers was a young man named Ethan. He had heard tales of the sanctuary and the transformative power of the whispers that echoed within its walls. Drawn by a sense of curiosity and a longing for connection, he embarked on a journey to the mansion, eager to experience the whispers for himself.
By Gold Benson2 years ago in Chapters
Dark secrets untold
And so, the whispers in the shadows continued to resonate through the halls of the mansion, carrying the stories and wisdom of the spirits. The sanctuary remained a beacon of connection and understanding, a testament to the eternal bond between the living and the departed. The legacy of the whispers lived on, inspiring generations to come to embrace the mysteries of the spirit world and the profound interconnectedness of all existence.
By Gold Benson2 years ago in Chapters
