Author: Claudia Cramer
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Lydia’s Missed Appointment
“Oh, what a good joke! No one will guess tomorrow I’ll be Mrs. Lydia Wickham. I, the youngest sister, first to be married. Mama ... -
Fruit: Many Seasons, Much Confusion?
My mom was skilled at choosing the best fruits from the grocery store. Every time she would meticulously pick, prod, and even taste before ... -
The Skeleton in my Closet
I drop my keys for the last time as I struggle to unlock my front door. “It shouldn’t be this hard to open a ... -
Backyard Guard Dog
The road is empty and the sole street lamp on the corner flickers; the power waning. It will eventually go out for good, just ... -
Sick at Netherfield
The fire is roaring, but I hardly feel the heat as my body shivers. My skin is hot yet refuses to sweat, indicating a ... -
The Vampire of Longbourn
I am lying on the bedcovers, my white dressing gown glowing in the moonlight spilling from the open window. A slight breeze swirls the ... -
Jane’s Chance Encounter
The carriage comes to a stop along the busy road, and I can see crowds of people through the window. I lift the curtain ... -
Lizzy’s Midnight Musings
Gentle breathing fills the room, with Jane already falling asleep a few hours ago. I, on the other hand am so restless that sleeping ... -
Jane Returns
I sit on the divan next to the picture window and stare down the front gravel drive. I’m not quite sure why I continue ... -
Welcome to Hell: The Third Circle
I enter the restaurant and admire the fish tank in the front foyer. The colorful koi dance in the water and I watch them ...
