She had very nearly missed this wondrous spectacle, thanks to Marie, her little sister who was always asking for one thing or another—this time her favorite kitten. How should she know where the daft animal was? She had helped her look for a few minutes and then hastily left to see Ulric. &...
The church clock mournfully rang in the hour, deep chimes resonating into the early morning silence. A large rook protested and hastily took to flight, beating its ebony wings as it disappeared into the curtain of mist. Desolate cries faded across the empty graveyard. &nbs...