Short Stories

  Shadows in the Frame Introduction Cornwall's rugged coastline had always been a place of mystery and legend, a land where the past whispered through ancient ruins and stormy seas. Julia Wright, an art restorer known for her meticulous eye and steady hand, had never imagined that she would find herself entwined with those whispers.  But fate had a way of unearthing secrets when least expected.  When Julia received the news of her estranged uncle's death and the surprising inheritance he left behind, she was thrust into a world where the lines between art and forgery, family and deceit, were as blurred as the fog that rolled in from the Atlantic. Chapter 1: The Inheritance The drive from London to Cornwall had been long and exhausting, but Julia Wright’s curiosity kept her alert. She hadn’t seen her uncle Thomas in over a decade.  Their last meeting had been a brief, awkward encounter at her parents' funeral. Thomas had been a distant figure, a reclusive art collector whose

 The Shadows of Ravenwood Enjoy reading for free; if you like the story, and would like to offer a donation it would really be appreciated Blog Short  Stories    I also write short stories for all.  Ravenwood Mansion had stood as a monument to opulence and intrigue for over a century.  Nestled deep within the heart of an ancient forest, it was as notorious for its grandeur as it was for the dark whispers that surrounded it.  Once a lavish estate, the mansion had fallen into disrepair, its broken windows and overgrown gardens a stark contrast to its former splendor.  Local legends spoke of secrets hidden within its walls, tales of vanished children, and a malevolent presence that seemed to linger in the shadows. The air was thick with tension as Eliza Whitaker returned to her childhood home after years of absence. Drawn back by the recent disappearances of several children from the nearby town, Eliza found herself reluctantly facing the mansion's imposing facade and the ghosts of h