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That Which Wills Thee [Chapter 17- Final] Old Lewis Mills stayed in the inn with the women and children those next few days, and before his departure, he returned to Jane with a final touch of news. “I hope you can forgive me for actin’ without askin’ you first, but I’ve procured some property forContinue reading “The New Leaf”

That Which Wills Thee [Chapter 16] The week dragged on. Jane attempted to get out and explore the village, but the cold winds that still blew reminded her of the journey there. That, and she hadn’t the desire to leave behind the children any more than necessary. After their paid-out days had run their course,Continue reading “The Wait”

That Which Wills Thee [Chapter 15] “You haven’t seen anything peculiar in these parts?” Bryna asked. “Apart from a pair of women with their children wandering about the woods aimlessly?” The first hunter asked, straight-faced. Jane was up on the horse with the two children, holding them close. Following the hunters, they marched through theContinue reading “The Village”

That Which Wills Thee [Chapter 14] The footsteps in the snow led them away from the path they had been following. Jane kept looking back behind them at the road and the line of cleared trees, watching as it disappeared. “Who could be out here in such weather?” Jane asked. Bryna slowed her tread toContinue reading “The Treads”

That Which Wills Thee [Chapter 13] Jane knelt down in front of James and petted the backs of her hands against his cheeks. The skin was red and cold. The little boy looked about at the surroundings, refusing to even turn in his mother’s direction. “James,” she spoke up, grabbing up his hands in hers.Continue reading “The Call”