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She vanished just as the year ended , Tom had numerous times, gone over and over he's version of events with the police, " I'm telling you , she just disappeared, one minute I was refilling my glass and the next she's gone " . The police decided they had heard enough for now ." We'll be in touch Mr hardy , if anything pops up , you'll be the first to be informed " . Tom sat there on the chair at the kitchen table with he's head in he's hands " how could I let this happen , I shouldn't have taken my eyes off her , just a couple of seconds is all I was pouring that stupid drink , god damn it " tom shouted angrily . He's sister Stephanie was there to support her brother Tom " it'll be ok Tom , trust me , something will pop up soon , she can't be gone that far " . Tom looked over at Steph in despair with tears streaming down he's face , " you don't know her like i do , she'll be well gone Stephanie , she hasn't been doing well lately, she had stopped taking her meds , and she promised me she was ok , she even looked happy today with me , oh god Steph, what will i do " . Stephanie trying to be comforting " did have any family near by at all , somebody she could have gone to or hooked up with to lay low " ? . " Her parents disowned her years ago and they moved back to the UK, she was an only child " . Tom looking up to the ceiling, trying to think of what to do . Stephanie had a taught " hey Tom , how long has she been on the Meds ? , why was she on them ? , sorry for all the questions, I'm just trying to put the peices of this puzzle together". Tom reluctant to answer because he knew it would dig up some information he didn't want to venture into . " Ok , you really want to know , you better take a seat , this could take awhile . You see Back in 2018 we tried for a baby but were unsuccessful numerous times until this one time we hit the target so to speak, we were over the moon , well I was anyway, Jess didn't look excited but still smiled anyway, I suppose she had so many miscarriages up to that point , I suppose she was so nervous but too nervous to be excited if that makes sense , 5 months into the pregnancy she started bleeding a bit , some days a little and some days alot , we decided to go get it checked out , obviously Jess was defeated spiritually, thinking this is how it's supposed to be , the hospital said everything was fine , it's just Jess had a weak uteris and this was normal that everything should be ok . That was 5 months in , I remember sitting there on the chair thinking should I pray to god or just hope that everything will be ok , one month later , Jess was being kept in for longer in the hospital because the bleeding had increased, but still the baby was ok . I remember the last evening I went over to visit Jess , her specialist came into her room to bring her for a scan to see what was happening, the scan was all good , everything was fine , doctor even said she was happy . Next morning I get a call from Jess , she was crying, she was saying that the baby is gone " . Tom now huddled over barely getting the words out . Stephanie put her arms around Tom , " and what happened next , it's ok if don't feel like telling me Tom " , Tom looked up at Stephanie with a solemn look " it's ok I'll carry on , " so we spent the next two days with our baby , holding her in our arms , she was so small Stephanie , her tiny little hands and feet " , " so ye had a girl " " yes , we did, we called her grace , the next thing we knew we had to arrange a burial, I organised the priest and the grave yard etc etc , I didn't want Jess taking the the reigns , she had enough to deal with ". Tom looked at he's phone , " i just wish she would ring or text , " " have you tried ringing her " " yeah numerous times , going straight to voicemail" . " Well at least we know her phone is still on , does it have a tracker on it ? " . " You know what I think it does , I'll try that and see does it help " . Tom picked up he's phone to check the radar , he soon realised she must have deleted it from her phone ." No , no , no , no , god damn it , she deleted it , now I'm really concerned " . " Listen, I know this might sound crazy but , do you think she could have gone out of the country " . " Oh god dont say that Steph , . Tom stared at the floor shaking he's head , " maybe id be better off dead , like our baby girl grace ? " , " hey , hey , hey , don't be like that , your baby girl grace is looking after you Tom , I'm sure the beautiful grave ye made for her is stunning" . Tom looked at Stephanie, " Steph your a genius" . " Why , I didn't do anything" . Tom jumped up , " come on let's go , now " . Stephanie looking confused, " where are we going at this hour , it's 1 am for gods sake". " The grave yard , she will be there , I forgot that when Jess is feeling down she tends to go there for refuge, sometimes she spends hours there , one time , a whole day ". Tom and Steph jumped in the car and Tom drove like a demon all the way to the grave yard in the hope of finding Jessica there at graces graveside . Parked up outside, Tom jumped out of the car and ran all the way to the back of the graveyard with he's illuminated torch in hand , panting profusely he arrived at the graveside and straight away was saddened to not see Jess sitting there, he said a quick prayer for grace before slowly walking back to the car . " Are you ok Tom ? , was she not there , I can tell by the look on your face " . " No she was not there , I give up Stephanie, what more can I do . " Ok Tom lets get you home and tomorrow we will go out looking the streets and knock on doors if we have to " . Tom drove the long drive home , got out and put the key in the front door to go inside , he turned around to beckon Stephanie to join him ," would you like a drink before you go " ? . " It's ok Tom I've got the kettle on now " Tom froze on the spot , he was looking at Stephanie but the voice came from the house , he turned slowly to see Jessica standing there in the kitchen acting normal as if nothing happened and as if everything was perfectly normal. " Tom , you ok ? " asked Stephanie, she ran up to Tom and could see why Tom looked like he seen a ghost . " Jesus , Jessica we've been looking everywhere for you, Tom has been going out of he's mind with" , Tom stopped Stephanie in her tracks " it's ok I got it from here Steph , look thanks for today your are amazing, I'll touch base with you in the morning first thing " . Stephanie headed away reluctantly. Tom headed in also reluctantly, he very slowly approached Jessica, he didn't want to startle her , for fear of her running off again . " Hi Jessica love " putting he's hand on her shoulder , " what's wrong Jess , please talk to me , if I've learned anything today it's that I need to listen to your heart more , I'm hear now and I ain't got anywhere " , Jess looked at Tom with a look of tiredness, not physical tiredness but emotional tiredness " I'm exhausted Tom , I feel like I've been going through all this on my own , or I don't talk about it enough either " . " Where did you go ? " Asked Tom . " I went home " , Tom looked puzzled " home ! " , " yes , home , where I lived with my mom and dad, noone lives there anymore but I have a key " " why did you go there ?" . " I wanted to lie in my old bed and feel like a child again , that way I wouldn't have to suffer heartbreak, it's like an emotional time machine, that bed takes me back to when I was young , without a care in the world. The two stood there for the rest of the night holding eachother tightly until the sun rose that morning.
Paid StoryWhat lies in the frosty forest for Nova as something calls to her, pulling her in?
When Margaret vanishes without a trace just before the new year, her family is thrust into a desperate search for answers. Her husband, Jeff, is frantic, and their children are left to grapple with the shock of her disappearance. As the days pass, tensions rise, and suspicions about Jeff's behavior begin to surface. The family uncovers clues that hint at deeper, unresolved issues within Margaret's marriage, but the truth remains elusive.
As the search intensifies, secrets are uncovered that change everything. With the clock ticking, the family must come to terms with painful truths about the life Margaret led and the devastating choices made by those closest to her. The story explores the complexities of family, betrayal, and the haunting questions left behind by a sudden, inexplicable loss.
Enjoy the moment while you can. You never know, it might be your last.
She vanished just as the year ended, only wanting to change her life for the better. Her name is Jenny Holloway a 34 year old woman a lonely librarian in a small town. She has no friends ,only the community elderly that frequently visit the library to chat about bygone days. Jennys life has become a humdrum ,boring life she needs at make a decision to move on . After her day at work she decided to make a change, she looked for a home to rent with option to buy in the rural part of Pennsylvania. She spoke to a real-estate agent by the name of Richard Wolf who lived near the Pennsylvania property. Jenny had an appointment to meet up with Richard the following day. She drove to the property and met Richard who was already there. Richard was a stately sort of gentleman. Well dressed to impress. That he did . Jenny was very impressed she noticed he did not have a wedding band. Thoughts of friendship crossed Jennys mind as well as other thoughts. The home was built in the 1800s. Jenny loved the wrap around porch. As they entered the front door and walked down the hall way . It was time to explore this beautiful home. Jenny loved every inch of the home.They began to go downstairs to the large basement. Jenny tripped on a wooden door on the floor. Richard helped her to her feet. What could this be Jenny stated? Richard replied it looks as if it could be an under ground railroad, an escape tunnel for slaves. Jenny was very curious she looked around for something to pry the hatch open. She came across a crow bar lying in the corner of the basement .Richard took the bar and put it under the latch to lift the slab of wood and to dislodge the door.Grunting with all his might he was able to pry the door open. A very musty smell came from the dusty, cobweb filled hole. There were very steep stairs leading downwards. Luckily Jenny had a small flashlight in her purse. She aimed the light down the hole wondering what she will find.They both entered the unknown being cautious not to fall down the steep stairs. Richard brushed away the cobwebs. Jenny followed holding Richards hand to keep steady. Suddenly a huge bang came from above .The door had slammed shut and Jenny lost her flashlight. She cautiously started upward to try to open the door Richard followed .The door was too heavy the only way was down. Darkness prevailed . Jenny slipped and both tumbled down The stairs into the abiss. Bruised and luckily not hurt badly they slowly walked on.They came to another door Richard pushed it open a gush of wind pulled them down farther and farther. Spiraling deeper and deeper into the unknown. Not knowing, not hearing, not seeing the nothing had succumbed them .Feeling as if they had fainted. Waking up not knowing where they were only to look around noticing a huge field of grass and corn. Jenny and Richard had woken up in the back yard of the home Jenny was going to purchase. Everything was different as if they had woken up in the 1800s.Not being able to return to the life they both once knew. They tried to adapt in their new world It was a different place from the year 2011. Jennys life was about to change for the better. The house became a home for her and Richard her newfound husband. They lived happily and started a family .She will embellish ever bit of her new found existence. Life changes in mysterious ways, you need to embellish every bit of it. Sometimes for the better and sometimes not knowing where life will take you and with whom you will enter the unknown with. Living to the fullest of your expectations is what life is about and all that matters .Vanishing in her previous life to make it better. Jenny had found pure happiness in a new world through time.
Amber loved humans. The buzz on New Years was exciting! It had been a long year - without a sacrifice.
She vanished as the year ended and Noone knew why. They searched and never found a trace of hope. She would always be remembered as the one who cared too much. The one who sacrificed herself for others yet as the summer ended and a new year began everyone slowly began to forget her. Meanwhile three towns over a young woman freshly turned thirty saw hope for a new life. She had decided that she would find her son and this time Noone would stand in her way. She prayed daily in hopes that she would lose her heart even though she had to make some tough decisions for the sake of her and her son. She knew that to go against a man so evil she couldn't risk being too kind, she had to toughen up. Her heart had always gotten in her way and she was left with nothing. She had alot of work to do. First she started with a part time job, it barely fed her but it was enough. She volunteered her extra hours to save up money for a small apartment. Sleeping alone at first was scary she had nightmares nearly every night of the things he used to do to her. She woke up every night in terror afraid of what her son was going throw, hating herself for not being there to save him. She cotinued her search every weekend she would drive down every place she knew his father was likely to be around and called everyone he'd ever known. Finally three years later she had gotten a call from her sister "Hey Daisy I think i know where your son is!" Ruby said in excitement "How? Where? Are you sure?!" I said frantically "Yes, Tim was just arrested in Salem for a shooting on two different accounts. He's has to be somewhere around ther!" So I quickly grabbed my I overnight back and rushed to my car and drove that night to salem. I felt a glimpse of hope in my heart as if my soul knew he would be here. I arrived around 2 in the evening and waited until the elementary school let out. My heart felt a tugging drowing me to this location. My son was here and I could feel it. 3 o'clock the bell rang and kids were rushing to the buses and near the end of the line was a light brown headed boy with green eyes and a ninja turtle backpack. I followed the bus hoping to not be noticed. Luckily the third stop the boy got off and walked up to a rundown trailer with an older lady standing at the door. I walked up ready for anything but I didn't even make it to the door before the boy recognized me. "MOMMY!!!!" He yelled and ran up to me and hugged me. Tears instantly fell down. I turned to his grandmother and told her "I am taking my son home. And don't try to fight me we have waited long enough." She looked at me in shock "I never tried to hide him i swear it was all him I promise!!" She pleaded "Then you have no problem grabbing his things then?" I replied "Yes." She said in defeat. Soon after she returned with a few outfits a bag of toys and a booster seat. "He will be out one day you. You know that right?" I looked her in her ieyes and she knew i meant every word. "Yes. And when he is, if he can find me, I'll be ready and this time he should be the one terrified. And everyday since I have been training myself for his return. And me and Simon lived safe and happy ready to defend our home.
What can you do as you watch your best friend disappear? That is a question Ash needs to find an answer to.