MrsHighwind

You hummed silently to yourself as you stood in the back of the lavish dance hall, watching as noble men and women danced to the beautiful orchestra music that played.  It was the birthday of some rich old fart that you've never met in your life, and apparently anyone who was anyone was to attend his party.  Being of noble blood yourself, you knew that you had to maintain appearances; especially since you were now the head of your household. Not long ago your parents passed away in a tragic carriage accident, so it was up to you to uphold the outstanding reputation of the (L/N) name.  You were the heir to a perfume company, one that your fat

Part Four:  Trouble in the garden You spent the next several weeks on bed rest due to the severe injuries Alois had inflicted on you, three fractured ribs and a dislocated hip.  Claude had popped your hip back into place, which was very painful to say the least, but there was not much he could do for your ribs other than bandage them.  It was increasingly difficult to breathe and you couldn't even change your clothes or use the restroom on your own. Hannah aided you in these things daily until your wounds were healed, scarcely speaking to you as she did so.  It was not because she was being unfriendly, though.  One day you'd overheard a con

Part Three: Pain "What do you think of my little room?" Alois asked with a grin, still proudly displaying the whip in his hand.  "Impressive, isn't it?  I spent months collecting each piece."  He tossed the whip to the floor and walked over to the iron maiden, resting his hand on it.  "This one was the most difficult to come by.  Claude and I had to travel all the way to Spain to get it." "I don't really care."  You groaned, rolling your eyes.  "If you're going to torture me then get it over with.  That is, unless you intend to talk me to death..?" You blinked in amazement as the words left your lips.  Where in the world did this new found

Part Two: The Punishment Room You paced back and forth through the dark cellar trying to muster a plan of escape but it was of no use.  There were no windows down here and the only door was locked up tight.  'Do what you have to do to survive.'  Johnny's words rang clear in your mind over and over again but the hope of survival seemed to fade with every passing minute.  There was no doubt in your mind that Alois Trancy intended to kill you in the morning. "No.." You said aloud, "I refuse to give that little bastard the satisfaction." There had to be something in the cellar you could use.  You extended your arms out and began feeling your w

Part One:  One Last Job The cool night air blew mercilessly against your face as you stood outside of the large manor. It has been several weeks since your partner, a man by the name of Johnny Price, made plans to break into and rob the Trancy Estate. He promised that this place would be your ticket to easy street. No more living on the streets, no more begging for food like a dog; and most of all, no more stealing. This was going to be your last robbery.  When it was over the two of you could finally buy homes of your own, something you have both wanted for such a long time.  Robbing this place seemed like an easy enough job, especially fo

The demon stood in the shadows and watched as the young lady came out of the manor.  She had been attending the birthday party of a noble boy, and after three hours she was finally taking her leave.  She wore a primrose party gown and her face was adorned with just enough makeup to bring out her beautiful features.  She was absolutely enchanting. He kept his eyes fixed on her as she said her goodbyes to the other guests.  She smiled politely and offered a small curtsy to each.  The demon winced with anticipation as she reached the final guest. Eight long months have passed since Sebastian began serving his master, each passing day making it

The late William Shakespeare once said, "Be not afraid of greatness.  Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them."  It was obvious that Mr. Shakespeare had written that quote with you in mind.  You see, there was something truly great about the title you held. You wouldn't consider yourself a hero, per say, but there was no doubt in your mind that London would fall into complete chaos without you. Why? Because you were a bug exterminator. The title may seem meager to some, but not everyone is cut out to deal with pests.  For generations people have called upon exterminators to liberate them fro

Part Two: The Fight Your heart pounded in your chest as you stared at the demon that towered over you.  When you received this assignment you had no intention of harming anyone, but now it seemed that violence would be inevitable.  Closing your eyes, you pressed your hands together and began to pray.  "Father, please grant me the strength to-" "Praying for strength.." Claude said, "How pathetic and weak." "My strength comes from my Master."  You replied, looking back at the demon.  "I can do nothing without Him, just as you can do nothing without your master." Claude shook his head.  "I rely on no one for my strength." Sebastian stepped

Part One: Busted Your eyes were fixed on the golden piece of paper in your hand as you stood outside of the Trancy manor. Just hours ago you had received orders from a higher ranking angel.  You were to visit Alois and persuade him to repent his evil ways.  Simple as the orders were you couldn't help but feel uneasy after everything that had happened with Angela/Ash. There had been much unrest in Heaven after what she/he had done.  The Creator had never intended for angels to purify humans against their wills, that is why He gave humans free will in the first place.  Your job as an angel was to minister to the humans, to show them the error