Encahnted Woods

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The Enchanted Woods

The high-speed turning wheels of the carriage creaked as it began to stop. Standing directly outside of the corroded carriage was an old daunting mansion; It had rasping steps, broken window shutters, and was deserted, the mansions appearance sent a shiver down the spine of anyone that set eyes on it. An old man, referred to as Mr. Bonfiley, dragged a young pregnant woman and her three children out of the carriage. The woman wailed for help but no one could hear her. Mr Bonfiley laughed. Suddenly, he heard another cackle; a black figure was walking down the creaky steps. The pregnant woman immediately stopped weeping.

“I am surprised you came, Mr Bonfiley,” she said.

He took a step towards the figure and kissed her hand.

“Anything for you, my lady,” he replied. “I’ve brought you a pregnant woman and her three children; I think they will be adequate for what you required.

“I did not want a family, you imbecile!” the lady showed her face.

The pregnant woman saw a lady, maybe in her fifties, her grey hair starting to show. The lady’s face was not what you call attractive. She had yellow teeth, and two different coloured eyes, she started to think about her kids. Would they be safe? Would her baby be safe, What if she went into labour now? She was at least eight and a half months pregnant

“I’m taking the youngest child. It is what my husband wants. A beautiful baby girl, able to be like our own child,” the lady continued.    

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“Lilia, my dear lady, you do not want to separate a family,” Mr Bonfiley was shocked.

No! The pregnant women thought, she’s taking my Ethel. If she took Ethel away, she would not be able to live. Ethel was her youngest child, one year of age and was pretty, just like her mother.

“Mr Bonfiley, put the child in my carriage and that will be all,” Lilia said.

“But… ok my lady; I shall do whatever you asked. What about the rest of them?” Mr Bonfiley carried on,

“Kill them!” she ordered.

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