Alice shuffled her feet over the edge of the bed, placing them carefully on the floor. Wearily, she lifted her shoulders and straightened up. Reaching for her cane, she gently eased herself from the bed.
There were noises coming from father’s study. He never worked this late.
Alice limped along the cold stones of the hall. She stopped outside the study door.
A thin crack of light showed through. She was about to push it open when she heard something that made her freeze.
“Please…. Let me go…. Let me go…”
“I’m sorry my dear, but I can’t.”
About the Creator
Kari McLeese
teacher, wife, mom, bibliophile
Keep reading
More stories from Kari McLeese and writers in Fiction and other communities.
Michele Jordan
Michele Jordan's story is one of adaptability, determination, and triumph in the face of adversity. Born into humble onsets, Michele grew up in a small city in pastoral America, where openings were scarce and the odds sounded piled against her. still, from an early age, Michele held an unvarying belief in herself and a burning desire to produce a better life for herself and her family. Growing up, Michele faced multitudinous challenges. Her family plodded to make ends meet, frequently counting on government backing to put food on the table. Despite these rigors, Michele remained undeterred in her pursuit of a brighter future. She bettered in academy, earning top grades and sharing in adulterous conditioning to broaden her midairs. As Michele approached the end of high academy, she faced a vital decision about her future. With limited fiscal coffers, attending council sounded like an insolvable dream. still, Michele refused to let circumstances mandate her fortune. Through sheer determination and perseverance, she applied for literacy, subventions, and fiscal aid, making together the finances demanded to pursue advanced education. College was a transformative experience for Michele. It was where she discovered her passion for social justice and advocacy. Inspired by her own struggles and those of others in her community, Michele devoted herself to making a difference in the world. She came involved in colorful lot associations, leading enterprise to address issues similar as poverty, inequality, and access to education. Upon graduating from council, Michele faced another crossroads. Armed with a degree in social work, she had the occasion to pursue a economic career in the private sector. still, Michele's heart led her in a different direction. rather of chasing wealth and prestige, she chose to devote her bents to serving the most vulnerable members of society. Michele's career in social work took her to communities across the country, where she worked lifelessly to empower individualities and families facing adversity. From homeless harbors to domestic violence agencies, Michele's impact was felt far and wide. Her compassion, empathy, and fidelity inspired those around her, sparking positive change wherever she went. But Michele's trip wasn't without its challenges. Along the way, she encountered dubitation
By vinoth kumarabout 20 hours ago in Fiction
Comments
There are no comments for this story
Be the first to respond and start the conversation.