A young lady in Sunset Village is convinced the house she has inherited is haunted. The poor woman is being kept awake every night by doors slamming and strange whispering. In the morning she always goes to the bakery to fetch a nice farmhouse loaf.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡx3DAoQY7DS 維尼
Dave is busy putting the nice slightly warm loaf in a bag for her. He cannot help but notice the bags under her eyes are getting worse and this morning she is looking barely awake.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡiELp8qSRhY 維尼
“Might I enquire what is keeping you awake at night?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡXVVdAHzlcH 維尼
The young lady goes on to tell him all about the strange goings on that are happening within her home, just as the bell on the door chimes.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡCLvvp6MV5H 維尼
Dave glances over and cheers, “Aunty, just the person we need.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3RdAl3BRus 維尼
The lady turns around to see a small woman who stands no more than just over five feet tall has entered. She has long black wavy hair, that is loosely fastened back and is dressed in a gothic looking dark blue dress.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ6FMyaHpTG7 維尼
“Ello, ya the new lady who has taken on Brambly House, right?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡpSNc752ybg 維尼
The lady is shocked, not just by the way the woman abruptly spoke to her, she notices she appears to have meltable pupils going in a line across her pure white eyes.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡi1QrtqCynf 維尼
The small woman places a hand near her mouth. “Oops, ya have no idea who I am. I am Yiska, ya local Dreamer who lives at Raven. The wearied house on the hill. So, there is somethin’ wrong with ya house?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡSjw0Jd7efs 維尼
Dave tries to encourage the lady, “Go ahead Madeleine, tell him as he might be able to help you.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡoM81JdF7ji 維尼
The young lady’s eyes blink and she questions, “Him?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡzGDcP4lIGz 維尼
Yiska starts to laugh and points his hands towards his body. “Ah, don’t let this fool ya. I am both gender. I kind of embrace my male side more. I just like wearing dresses.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡSZx4VHjNoN 維尼
The lady’s head bow and she sighs. “Oh silly me, I should have realised the moment you said you were a Dreamer. As you can see I am exhausted… Strange things keep happening in my house… I think it is haunted.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3AlUe2AIUw 維尼
Yiska frowns and questions, “Brambly House haunted? Ya the first one to say so. Ya grandmother, rest her soul, never told us that there were thing going bump in the night. Hmm… I’ll come back with ya and check it out.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ3iHM5mnMfg 維尼
Madeleine bows to him, she takes the loaf of bread from the counter and watches the baker hand the Dreamer a small loaf.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡpiKLYEqR3j 維尼
“Nice one. See ya later, my boy.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡvyQ4VqgLfx 維尼
Dave nods. “Later aunty. Madeleine, trust me he will soon be able to tell you what is going on.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡogPfGQjCah 維尼
Yiska emits a soft laugh and claims, “Ya have too much confidence in my abilities. I might not be able to do anythin’. That is when I will bring in the big guns.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡMhB8CL4hy1 維尼
“Big guns?” Madeleine asks watching the Dreamer pretend to be shooting a set of pistols.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡQz0XoC9xC0 維尼
“Yeah. Sorry ya too new. I mean, my bro Shǒuwéi, along with uncle Hermes and grandpa Hisashi. They are three powerful Soul Drinkers who can talk with people that, shell we say, not entirely in this world.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡn9YMueVHeg 維尼
“Of course… Wow! I really am hopeless right now,” confesses Madeleine shaking her head.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡhjtwl63Ebq 維尼
“That is only ‘cause of the lack of sleep. Come,” says Yiska opening the door for her.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡIt7MyUwYmx 維尼
They walk together up the quiet country lane and as the past the florist a young man hands the Dreamer a peach roast.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡsWh5i6nCFl 維尼
“Good morning aunty. I trust you are well?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡrHVrPTciq9 維尼
Yiska takes the flower and answers all happy, “Yeah, fine, my boy. You?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡfgUayVrbJC 維尼
“Very well. Ah, you must be the young lady who has taken over Brambly House?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡivcSKid6Tn 維尼
She nods and answers, “Yes, I have.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡynjyOODNRR 維尼
“Welcome to the village. I am Svend Copperfield, your local florist and plant expert,” he announces offering her a pink rose.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡr4qdDun1yC 維尼
Madeleine takes it. “Thank you and I might be needing your services later.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡlbSqAeOTuF 維尼
The florist takes a card a pile on the table and hands it to her. “Just give me a call and I or a member of my excellent team will be right over.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ytP5J7OaU 維尼
The young lady takes it and answers, “Thank you.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡtZVclP46JZ 維尼
The man gives them a nod then goes on to serve another customer.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡgXzrl3I6dz 維尼
Yiska and Madeleine continue up the street past the local Chinese supermarket and herbalist with lies on the corner to the entrance to a side road. The door opens and the owner, Mr Yèyīng Shin comes trotting out.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡPvBNJVVDrf 維尼
“Zǎoshang hǎo āyí, yīgè hóngdòu bāo (Good morning aunty, a red bean bun).”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡDLpOCnkusJ 維尼
“Xièxiè,” answers Yiska taking the white paper bag and giving him a hug. “Madeleine, would ya like a red bean bun? They are well nice. Made from an old family recipe.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡvs9opse83K 維尼
The elderly man looks up at her. “Welcome to Rìluò Cūn,” he announces in a happy voice. “Shì, you must try free bun. I will get you one.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡBp6eblZAEz 維尼
The performs a slight bow and watches the elderly man disappear inside and the next thing she hears are two people having a conversation in Mandarin. Then a young lady comes stepping out.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡAhzbWOJbQk 維尼
“I am Táohuā granddaughter of Yèyīng. How are you getting on with Brambly House?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡvM87WvUJGR 維尼
Madeleine goes on to in form her of what is happening within her home at night and watches the young lady’s eyes widen.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡMWr23FmEhu 維尼
“Haunted you say? Āiyā! Your grandmother, rest her soul, said nothing. Āyí, is the best man for the job. He will soon be able to tell you what is happening.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡk5XoSTd2Gt 維尼
Yiska smiles. “Well, I hope to. There is always the big guns.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡOG7uCT2Q7S 維尼
“Shì dí dàng rán (Yes, of course). Ah, here comes grandpa.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡnnBylJ0Sp0 維尼
The elderly man hands a white bag to the young lady. “Nǐ xǐhuān,” he says giving the back of her hand a soft pat.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡMr83oK6m4a 維尼
“Subtitles, you enjoy,” informs Táohuā with a smile.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ383eFo8tRw 維尼
Yèyīng goes on to hold up a bundle of white sage. “Rúguǒ nǐ xūyào tā, Āyí (If you need it).”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡBry2uPQWrC 維尼
Yiska takes it and answers whilst giving him another hug, “Jīngcǎi, xièxiè (Wonderful, thanks).”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡXqNtVfGP9u 維尼
They all go on to bow to each other then Madeleine and the Dreamer carry on whilst tucking into there warm buns. They soon come the driveway to Brambly House. The three storey building was constructed in the late twelfth century by the family it is named after. They were the local blacksmith and candle makers until the ninetieth century. Then the entire estate became home to the Redwood family. Mandarin is currently the fifth generation to take on the house. It is clear her grandmother was a proud of her home, there is not a single weed to be seen in the bricked driveway or in the beautifully kept gardens that run along side it.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡgnxEAgrsA4 維尼
They walk up to the long, slightly curve drive to the front door which Madeleine opens and allows Yiska to go first.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡsPMX8oKoUU 維尼
The Dreamer stands in the hallway looking around. “Now, I have been in this house many times over the centuries. I tell ya, I have never felt what I am feelin’ now. So, I have to ask what have ya done to gain two boys and two women, that are not entirely of this world?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ98kLI7ZBHu 維尼
The young lady is shocked by how blunt and direct the Dreamer is. “Nothing,” she quickly replies. “I only arrived a few days ago. I have not touched the anything to cause it unrest.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡSVh4hP7HRe 維尼
“Hmm… this is all a bit strange. Well, I might as well ask them why they are here.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2dGCL3iiw2 維尼
The young lady follows him through down the left hand corridor to enter the music room.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡALWXFnDJgA 維尼
“Right, I am seeing two boys, they are the Brambly brothers, Alvin and Blake who both lost their lives to smallpox in the sixteenth century,” he informs her waving to them.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡiXqwOBjEP6 維尼
Madeleine flinches when the piano stool moves backwards. Then the pan on top of the piano starts to move across the paper.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡTB3VtO9kxB 維尼
Yiska, it is good to see you… Why are we suddenly back at our home?8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡgg04RcIbVU 維尼
“That is what I am goin’ to find out,” answers Yiska pulling a crystal from the left pocket of his dress. “Hin sa min,” he whispers over it.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡOqclmo0cbm 維尼
An odd amber glow beings to emanate out of the centre of the slightly misty white crystal.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ1vki6rDICj 維尼
“Well, there our answer,” he announces pointing his other hand at it. “After the Ancient came to take your grandmother to the Other Realm he left the door open a little too long and pop that is why the boys are back. Do either of ya know the two women?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡSiTNrIp5PZ 維尼
The pan moves again across the paper, No, we do not recognise them and they do not know us. They are dressed in ten or eleven hundred dress.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡhRDoBgqSHZ 維尼
“Like always Blake, that was very observant of you. I will go and have a chat with them,” informs the Dreamer turning to leave when he notices a black orb has appeared.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡXFbjwNhtcd 維尼
Madeleine give him a pat on the shoulder and questions all nervous, “W-what is that?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡxwsc726rDw 維尼
“My guardian, Nightfall is arriving. Do not be afraid, he won’t hurt ya.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡnGANEzMqdZ 維尼
The small plum size orb starts to expand into an upright swirling black mist with a gold edge. A giant white, bony foot decorated with toe rings comes stepping through. This makes the young lady stand closer to Yiska as the rest of the person flows. The giant is dressed in a black, hooded robe, all that can be seen of his face are two bright blueish purple orbs.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡh3QymIoTZI 維尼
“Yiska, I came to put things right,” he informs him whilst crouching down.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡYfnqrDX3P8 維尼
Madeleine is terrified, she grips the god’s shoulder and utters, “What are you?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡczfVUDia5M 維尼
“Sorry, I am an Ancient. Please do not let my immense hight frighten you, daughter. For I would not harm anyone. I come from a world that shares the same name. I am Keeper and Guardian of the Elders of my species. I have been sent to clean up this little hiccup. My dear brother, had a little trouble with you grandmother, she could not leave without saying goodbye to this lovely house and wanted to leave all the flowers she had been given in the Heart of the House.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡENA3pCayhL 維尼
The young lady is all confused and asks, “What is the Heart of the House?”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ5bqQv3PzEP 維尼
Yiska slightly raises his left hand and answers, “Every house has a heart. It will appear as a clod draft within one room. It always seems to pick the first room on the, funny enough, first floor. It breaths life in to the house giving it all a warm glow.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡf3VDSrGOhf 維尼
“Oh that sounds wonderful. I can really picture my grandmother doing that. She loved this house… It seems so empty now she has moved on.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡa8UDcohwG7 維尼
The Dreamer gives her a hug. “Bless you. Just think of it this way, ya will keep the memory of her a life alive and make this house yours. As I know that is what she would like ya to do and not keep it as a shrine to her.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡUEbvidgvtq 維尼
Madeleine quickly uses a handkerchief to dry her most eyes. “Yes, quite so. I love this place and hope one day to start my own family here.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡx0wSaJvA6d 維尼
“Ya will. So, let get things back to normal.”8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡbrWwOq7HIg 維尼
Nightfall nods and offers to reunite the children with their family. A sword slices through the air to create a portal for them step through.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡ2ZodrIDD2s 維尼
Yiska and Madeleine continue upstairs, the Dreamer can see the women are standing on the landing gazing out of the window.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡQGWtcKFH8Y 維尼
“Morning ladies, are you able to tell me who are?” Yiska enquires offering them the pen and notepad from the music room.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡtee8GO9JOs 維尼
One of them takes them and starts to write, I am Eliza Parker and this is my dear friend Bethany Bennett. We never lived in this house, mainly because this was not here when we were… well… This was just a field with rocks and the very spot where we died. All both of us can remember is something spooked our horse and our carriage went speeding down the dirt lane. When it came to the bend of course it crashed killing us instantly… Why are we back?8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡPt6bWwQCAn 維尼
Yiska explains what happened as the same portal appears and Nightfall offers to take the ladies back to their families.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡTcJYse8R6c 維尼
Bethany quickly writes, Our deaths was no accident… we were murdered.8964 copyright protection565ＰＥＮＡＮＡNYSwI6DG9V 維尼
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