STORY STARTER
Submitted by Quill To Page
Write a short story or poem that starts with a letter.
It can be a death threat or a love letter, a mission or a murder. It could be any letter, but make it integral to the story.
The 20s Returns (pt. 1.5)
_…20 years earlier._
“Edward,
“Although I hate the circumstances we are under that cause me to write this letter, one of us must say something.
“Father has told me that we cannot be together.
“He says that you are of another time. And while, yes, I'm angry you didn't tell me, I cannot be mad at you any longer.
“If we were to be together, time itself would stop, leaving everyone and everything we love behind.
“We would be alone in this dreary world.
“Although it breaks my heart to do this, I must. I love you, but not enough to hurt you.
“Please forgive me.”
Yours truly- Eliza Jane.
Edward closed the worn yellow paper and shoved his hands in his Hoodie pockets.
He sat on the park bench, trying to take in what he had just read.
He pulled out a familiar pocket watch and wound the hands backward.
He needed to make a trip.
Edward face planted in the dirt. His landings hadn’t been great lately. He ran down the path to the yellow mansion ahead of him.
Elizabeth hadn’t been there the last time he’d come to see her.
He pounded on the door and the butler answered. “Oh, you again. Can I help you sir?” He asked.
“I would like to see Elizabeth Jane,” Edward said between breaths.
“I’m afraid Elizabeth isn’t in today, sir.” The butler said.
“Cut the act Richard, where is she. It’s an emergency,” Edward said quickly.
“Ms. Jane has told me she doesn’t want to see you, sir,” Richard replied in his sophisticated accent.
“Mrs. Jane?” Edward corrected.
Richard winced. “She’s in her room, please don’t bother her too much, she woke with the worst morning sickness today.”
Edward ran past Richard and up the winding staircase. He rushed through the hall and up the next floor.
He burst into Eliza’s room. There she was, looking out the window as if he hadn’t just come in.
“Eliza!” Edward ran to her. Before she could object, he threw his arms around her and held her tight.
She hugged him back, and he heard sobs.
“Edward I’m so sorry I-I had to do it and I don’t want to and-“ he shushed her and kissed her head.
“I know, it was my fault. I didn’t tell you, I should’ve. I’m sorry love.”
Eliza pulled away, wiping her tears with one hand, and smiled.
“At least I told you before anything could go seriously wrong. We can just continue to visit each other and- Eliza, what’s wrong?”
Edward asked as he noticed Eliza’s smile was gone.
“Edward, I- there’s something you need to know.” She reached for his hands.
“Eliza, whatever it is I’m sure-“
“I’m pregnant.”
Heyyyyy guys hope u didn’t miss me too much, (XD). I’ve been focusing on my novel a lot these past few months, and only three chapters left!!!! I decided I should probably post something to keep the creativity flowing, and I’m so happy to be back with my community!!! I’ll be commenting on a lot of ur writings🩵 Anyway, enjoy this sequel to my most popular writing when I first started, I hope u like it!!! If u liked this and want a part three pls leave me some ideas or requests in the comments bc I have no idea where to go from here.🥲
QOTD: If u could pick two ppl from different books or movies to get married, who would they be???
My pick: Alice from Alice in Wonderland, and Newt from Fantastic Beasts
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