Jane peered through a window of the stone house, wondering who lived there. She’d never seen anyone enter or leave it. It appeared abandoned. But who would quit such a splendid abode?
“Jane!”
She swung around, startled. “Uncle Albert!”
“Off with you!” he barked.
Bewildered, she turned and ran off, her skirt billowing behind her.
After she was gone, Albert went into the house, heading directly to the secret room where his Nubian prize was. He’d spent a great fortune for her so he intended to enjoy every delectable inch of her. Shivering in anticipation, he unlocked the door.
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What a miserable fate for her, locked in the tower.
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Yes, it is, Iain. Hopefully, some day she will be rescued or escape.
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How awful. So sad that people still live this type of story today. Let’s just hope that she is freed and Uncle Albert locked away in a tower forever…
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Yes, let’s hope she gets freed and he gets a taste of his own medicine.
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Well, I hope Jane comes back, finds her and rescues her.
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I suspect she will.
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Dear Adele,
What a horrid person Uncle Albert is. I hope someone catches him in the act. Nicely done.
Shalom,
Rochelle
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Dear Rochelle,
Yes, he is a horrid person and hopefully, he will be caught very soon. Thanks, Rochelle 🙂
Shalom,
Adele
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I also hope Jane’s curiosity gets the best of her and she helps to release the poor woman…
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It think things will turn out the way you hope, Dale 🙂
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🙂
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Very sad. Hope she gets out.
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Horrible old git – I hope the woman is released and he is locked up for his wicked crimes.
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Horrible, depraved old man. The heart hurts for his captive.
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Yes, it does but hopefully, his niece, Jane will return.
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