"Was there a reason why you wished to see me before dinner?" "Yes. It's very important." "What is it?" "I've decided to hold off boarding up the room where the murders took place." "Why?" "Well, I was thinking that in her haste to flee the crime scene, the killer could have gotten careless." "Careless? What …
The Brooch
Image by Deposit Photo "What's the matter, Nan? Has something happened to the Mistress?" Nan was Mrs. Johnson's personal maid. "No, Massa. De Mistress fine. She restin' up in her room. I know everyone tinks she killed the Master and Cissy but I know different." "What do you mean?" "Well, de Mistress can't have killed …
Frederick Visits Frogmoss Plantation
Image by Trevillion Frederick was back in America and at present, he was in Savannah. Although tired from his journey, he was anxious to go to Frogmoss Plantation to see Rebecca. He didn't quite know what to expect when he arrived there. Things seemed to be running as normal. He was shown into the drawing-room …
Rescuer of Warsaw’s Children
“You see a man drowning, you must try to save him even if you cannot swim.”― Irena Sendler, Life In A Jar She was a woman of great courage, risking her life to rescue 2,500 Jewish children. People may wonder how could one person save so many children. It was in her nature to help …
Mingmei’s Plea
My name is Mingmei and I'm in desperate need of your prayers. My son's school is teaching him and other children to hate God and to distrust their Christian parents. Before he started school, I told my son about God’s creation and he believed it. But after being taught at school, he is a …
The Forbidden Fruit
"This apple is so delicious," Avril exclaimed. "It's sweet and tart at the same time. Now, I know why Eve couldn't resist eating one." "Why do you assume that it was an apple she ate?" Donny asked. "Why couldn't it have been a plum or a mango or some other fruit?" "I don't know. In …
The Barrister
He got the message and immediately, he left the courthouse. She stood there across the street. Heart racing, he hurried across. "Hello," he said. "I got your message." She smiled. "I hope I didn't come at a bad time." "No, no. You didn't." "I came because I wanted to thank you for all that you …
Caroline is Arrested
The gazebo was a sizeable sanctuary. It was her favorite place on the estate. It was where she liked to read or merely reflect on life. However, today, she found no solace there. Her mind was in a turmoil. She was still in shock over losing Charles and learning that his death was caused by …
Desperate Measures
Photo © Rochelle Wisoff-Fields He watched the video in horror, his face white as a sheet. “But, how…?” “Remember that fridge we saw lying in the grass? Well, inside it was a video camera. While we were doing our thing, it was running. After you left, I stopped it.” “But, why?” “I needed insurance. You …
Francis Finds Love and Faith
"Why haven't you been by the house? Are they working you too hard? When is the last time you went to confession? When are you going to settle down and get married?" Mrs. De Vries demanded as her son, Francis walked out of the courthouse and into the late afternoon sunshine. It had been a …
Notes to Women 