Black Swans: A Fictional Narrative

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As Tara sits in the car on the way to the manor, she looks out the window, and starts to go deep into her thoughts asking herself, “What do I remember? Green hills, crooked houses on narrow streets, no traffic, Blue skies, swans… Swans? Focus Tara! It hasn't changed since that summer when I was little, still miles from anywhere, still crooked and green. I remember my great aunt Bridget telling me this place was special. And she was right. The perfect place for my mom to write her next book, it’s big enough for me, my brother and for… our stepfamily mash-up. What do I remember? I remember thinking I'd never see it again, and now I live here.” Tara’s father Rob parked the car in front of their new home, and Tara jumps out of the car and says, …show more content…

Jake screams, yet again, and yells, “Why does this house come with people?!?!?” “My mum's the housekeeper.” Ludo said nicely. “Former housekeeper.” Crimson responded. “Lawyers made that very clear. New owners move in and me and my boy are tossed out like perfectly good curdled milk.” Added Crimson. “Looks like the apple didn't fall far from the weirdo tree.” Whispers Bella towards Jake. “There are no ghosts in this house, you know. The vampires wouldn't stand for it.” Ludo said to Jake while walking towards his mother. “You're joking… Right?” Jake questions concerned. “Am I?” Ludo remarks with a smirk upon his face. Bella sighs and says, “This is my room.” As Bella goes to get her things, Rob goes into the kitchen with a handful of boxes stacked one on top of the other trying to get some help. “A little help? A little help? Little help? Anybody?” Rob tried to huff out. Fiona quickly explained, “Sorry, Rob, Tallulah has to find the codex. But she can't until she gets off the island, and she's not going to get off the island until she unlocks the riddle of the cave drawings. And for that she needs the

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