Detective Samuel Hartley sat at his desk, staring out of the window at the grey, drizzling London streets. The rain pattered against the glass, mimicking the persistent tapping in his head—a reminder of his past, a past he could never quite escape. It had been years since the incident, yet it haunted him still, lurking … Continue reading Shadows of the Past
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The Silent Witness: A Farmhouse Through the Ages
In the heart of the English countryside, nestled among rolling hills and verdant fields, I was born. My timbers were hewn from sturdy oak trees, my foundation laid with care and craftsmanship that spoke of a time when things were built to last. It was the early 18th century, and my builders, skilled hands and … Continue reading The Silent Witness: A Farmhouse Through the Ages