Monthly Archives: July 2004
The Cold Winter 10. Blood from a stone
Helena�s mother was a self-contained woman who had never allowed herself to be vulnerable again, after she had divorced Will Sumner. Before moving south, she had never worked for a living; but her approach to life was practical, and once … Continue reading
The Cold Winter 9. Gossip
Matthew took his money and left without explanation, dragging the girl back down to the boat landing. A cold drizzle was just beginning, but Helena decided to brave it, and walk down to the village, simply because she could not … Continue reading
The Cold Winter 8. Matthew
Helena slept late in the cosy dark, and woke up disorientated by the profound quiet; the winter birdsong was muted, and when the rain stopped, as it had, there was a cool silence. She padded downstairs and tapped the barometer, … Continue reading
The Cold Winter 7. The Black Sheep
Helena had been walking in the low fells behind the house, where the paths were slick with mud, and the rain fell continuously in a soft mist. She had collected a perfect pinecone and some twigs that might look nice … Continue reading
The Cold Winter 6. Bad Dreams
In Helena�s dream, she was the girl on the jetty, and she was tired out from a long day working on the boats, dealing with streams of tourists wanting to escape on to the lake where it was cooler, warning … Continue reading