Prologue
I open my eyes, realisation that I am still here. My stomach rumbles and I move my tongue in an attempt to moisten my mouth. It is dark, the room, … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Nine
Ellie drifted in and out of sleep on Mike’s shoulder during the hour long trip to her mum’s house in Doddington. Each time she was nodded awake by a bump … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Seven
After her phone call with Mike, Ellie went to Morgan and explained the events of the past couple of days. Morgan sat impassively nodding and harrumphing at certain parts of … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Six
It was drizzling when Ellie and Mike got off the bus at Camden High Street. It wasn’t quite 10am and there were still people rushing for the bus hurrying to … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Four
Kate’s morning sickness was beginning to subsided and she began to feel better, falling into a relaxed daily routine. She would get up and make breakfast for Ryder before he … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty Two
On Saturday morning Kate nervously got dressed into the white silk slip dress she had ordered online for the special day. She couldn’t believe she was getting married it was … Continue reading
Chapter Fifty One
Kate was anxiously waiting for Ryder’s return that evening. She felt both excitement at spending their evening in the basement along with fear. Over the past few weeks he had … Continue reading
Chapter Forty Eight
Mike had a short break and decided to check on Ellie, as he entered the room he heard her muttering and thought she was on the phone, until he got … Continue reading
Chapter Forty Nine
The next morning, Ryder burst into the basement carrying a paper bag. Kate sat upright in the bed, pulling her knees to her chin. “I’ve got it. The pregnancy test. … Continue reading
Chapter Forty Seven
Kate spent the day alternating between pacing the room and running on the treadmill. Her cravings had subsided but she had a constant feeling of nausea, keeping active seemed to … Continue reading
Eila Jameson-Avey 