Dear Headmistress,
Thank you for being such an inspiration. And thank you for the instruction which has served me well, if not entirely in the way many originally hoped. Perhaps I will never be the lady Grandfather dreamed of when he sent me to your school. I always found it hard to picture myself in that role. But in the military, during the war – what an asset! Again, thank you. I sincerely hope my trust in you is not misplaced. I’m in dire need of someone to confide in who is willing to advise me. This war has left its mark on me, the worst at the very end. Usually, when returning from a scouting assignment, I encountered no one. Except the last time. I stumbled upon… or did it sniff me out? I have no clear idea what happened. I was beset by a fearsome beast tagged with enemy colours. That much I do recall. I have no memory of making it back to camp. I’m told I stumbled in under my own power, but grievously wounded. I spent the tail end of the war in the hospital tent, recovering. I know a search was made for the beast. And there was report the site of the attack was found. But the beast itself, whatever it was, had vanished without trace. I’m well enough recovered, at least in body. Honourably discharged with the declaration of the end of the war. If only that were the end of the tale. After my discharge, I left camp with the intention of returning home. I miss my family. But one night, camping beside the road… To be completely honest, I have no idea what happened. I crawled into my bedroll and then I woke some distance away, disoriented and aching all over. And blood, I think from a small animal. I don’t know. But I fear to return to my family. Until I know what this is, I don’t want to see anyone come to harm. I wrote them, of course, to let them know I intend to travel a while, see the wider world. There is an inn I think I may return to frequently. Should you care to write and share your views, I would appreciate it greatly and the innkeeper will hold my letters for me. Gratefully and sincerely, Antonia
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AuthorAlexandra A. 'Lexa' Cheshire is the author of numerous novels and short stories published through Howling Wolf Books. Lexa is a wife, mother, cat owner, and music lover. Archives
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