Chapter 1 & 2

THE ABBEY

 It was never night nor day in the Abbey, for the darkness residing over it haunted and taunted the hearts of all those who dwelled within. 

In a room where over 12 kids reside, with no blanket or any source of warmth in sight,

they shiver even as the older ones snuggle them closer to ensure they provide the little ones with any form of hotness.

After a few hours of trying to put the little ones to sleep, they finally succeeded. Heaving a sigh of relief they close their eyes for the chilly night breeze to blow them into the land of wonders where all things are possible in their little world of fantasy. 

The grumpy and loud stomping of heavy boots on the creaky stairs got all the kids on their feet shaking in both fear and cold. Without hesitation, the three older ones snuggled the little ones behind them as a shield. 

The door creaked open with a loud bang, and a stony but wrinkled face came into view with an evil grin, glaring cruelly at the kids.

Without being told, they match down to begin the daily chores to which they were not entitled but it must take place except they are ready to take the punishment for it.

Anita ......….. The grumpy old lady called out, Anita shrieked in fear and turned her gaze to the grumpy old lady. Why is there dust on the fifth floor of the Abbie?

I….. i….. The young child shuttered. She isn't the one assigned to the fifth floor a voice said stepping forward while pulling Anita behind 

Then Who is Peter? The old grumpy woman asked, referring to the boy who was shielding Anita. I am ma'am Patricia another girlish voice spoke, without waiting to hear another word

She pulled the girl towards the torture room.

No .... No ...….. she's not the one both Peter and Anita screamed after ma'am Patricia. The moment Ma'am Patricia closed the door the cries of the young girl followed.

THE NEXT DAY 

Sally's mansion

You've left me no choice. I am taking you to the abbey of Glassomania a woman in her early 30s said to her daughter.

No mother you can't, am telling the truth she molested me. I swear. The young girl cried. Mary......…. The woman yelled. Take her upstairs and help her put on something oh, and also pack her bags. She's going to the Abbey of Glassomania to learn some manners.

Mary the maid pulled her up the stairs. Please help me beg her that I don't want to go to the abbey. I'll do anything you ask please I beg of you, okay okay I agree to your request, I won't struggle with you anymore you can have me, but please don't my mum send me to Abbie, the girl said crying profusely with snot coming out of her nostrils. She was already a crying mess but the mother's mind had been made up so she left for the Abbie today.

Okay since you said so I'll talk to her but you must keep to your side of the bargain. The maid, Mary, finally spoke up with a sly smile after a while. Now kiss me. The young girl of just 13 years of age leaned in and pegged her cheeks. 

Back at the abbey

Why did you accept my crime, Mira, anita yelled at the weak and bloody-looking girl as she cleaned her up. It's fine she replied weakly you've suffered enough for all of us, this is the only way I can pay you back. Mira said, smiling weakly at Anita. I didn't ask for your payback, please don't do this again, Anita said, tears falling freely from her eyes as she adjusted Mira on the dirty and broken bed she lay on.

 The door creaked open Anita sprang up immediately, and while the closing eyes of Mira also became alert, but the injuries on her back and waist region kept her rooted on the spot unable to move. They heaved a sigh of relief on seeing who it was. But the look on his face gave out a different warning. And just before he could step in fully, ma'am Patricia walked in with a whip. Where is Mira ...….. She half yelled, the closing eyes of Mira flipped open and she struggled trying to stand up in order not to anger her more. But Anita pushed her back blocking her completely from the eyes of the raging ma'am Patricia.

She's weak, and can't work today ma'am Patricia Anita said she seems to be the eldest, the bravest, and most daring of them.

What did you just say? Ma'am Patricia asked looking extremely pissed