Hi here is my new story, I hope you enjoy it.

Although I do not own the famous names of the girls of the forum the storyline and ideas behind Wicked Hart Hollow belongs to me, Wicked Hart Hollow property of Little Gems 2005.

Rating: 15

Cast

Elizabeth May Bellamont
Aurora Reeves- Relative of Elizabeth and villager of Wicked Hart
Andie Coppola- Elizabeths cousin and villager of Wicked Hart
Louise Ann- will be revealed soon.
Mischa Dunoir-Ford- cousin of Elizabeth
Jasmine Elphinstone- Villager
Rian Bellamont- Elizabeths Sister.
Alamtari Coppola - Cousin of Elizabeth and villager
Laeticia Dunoir Ford- Cousin of Elizabeth and villager
Stacia Larson- will be revealed
Julianna Larson- will be revealed

Johnny Depp
Elijah Wood
Dominic Monaghan
more will be revealed.

so here it goes!!


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Wicked Hart Hollow

Prologue

The crowd gathered around the gallows awaiting the guilty young woman to arrive. The wind howled round the village of Wicked Hart, and the sky was filling with dark black clouds.
In the jail of Wicked Hart, Imogen May Ford, waited to die. She had wept her tears many days before as the people she had known since childhood sentenced her to her death. There was one final matter that did bring tears to her eyes. She was brought through the door of her cell in swaddling. Her sister Mary Coppola carried her daughter Elizabeth. Imogen tried to banish the tears in her eyes, and succeeded for now. Mary placed Elizabeth in Imogen’s arms.
“Thank you,” Imogen thanked her sister, cradling her child, “You placed yourself in danger, they could accuse you,”
“Me a newly wed bride, never.” Mary said.
“But you must liver for your children, especially your daughter, your first born.” Imogen said. Mary grabbed her belly, “Soon” Imogen soothed, “Soon”.
“What will happen to my Elizabeth, my daughter, my first and only child”?
“She is going to a good household in the next village, she will be looked after well,” Mary smiled.
“Her father’s family must never find her,”
“I understand Imogen”, Mary said glancing at the guard who approached the cell.
Tears came to Mary’s eyes “It is time” the guard called.
Imogen glanced to her daughter in her arms, “Be strong my little, remember me in your blood. I will always be with you. Bless you.”
Tears that had been kept back now slipped down her cheeks, “My little Elizabeth May, my star, I love you.”
Mary took her from Imogen’s arms and finality hit them both, “Imogen” Mary breathed,
“Take care of yourself, your children and husband, pray for me,” Imogen said, Mary nodded “There are so many unsaid things, I needed to say.”
“I know, I know what you mean to say,” Imogen said “But you must get word to the others, tell them that I love them both, to remember me, and protect Elizabeth until she is ready to understand her heritage, when she is 21”. Imogen said.
“21” Mary said, “Isn’t that too old?”
“No” Imogen, “No”.
“Sister” Mary cried her void raw with emotion. Imogen embraced her sister and daughter, “Now go” Imogen said as the cell door opened, Mary carried Elizabeth out. Imogen watched them leave then closed her eyes, she whispered a blessing.
She looked out the barred window which let rays of light through, Imogen fell to her knees a wept. She wept until the door opened and her time had come, her time to die. Imogen brushed down the white linen under dress she wore and stepped out of her cell. There were a priest and her executioner.
“Do you repent your sins?” the priest asked.
“I have committed none” Imogen replied.
“Then you leave us no choice.”
“Your choice is already made, just because I use earthly ways does not mean i believe in the lord any less.”
“It is witchcraft! A devils sin!” the priest bellowed.
“We have argued enough, don’t you think?” Imogen asked the priest, the priest nodded, “Let us begin.”
They marched her across the room, to the outer door of the small jail of the village. The door revealed daylight that hurt Imogen’s eyes. Two men took hold of her and led her down the steps of the jail, then stood behind her. She noticed the priest and executioner now in front of her and the walk began. Imogen walked her heart racing; her thoughts on Elizabeth, her little girl, her little star could get her through this. She waked through the crowds who were eerily silent as she walked the gallows now in sight.
The two men now took hold of her again and marched her up the steps. One of the men tied her arms behind her back while the other read “Imogen May Ford you have been tried and found guilty of witchcraft under the law of His Majesty King Charles the second and have been sentenced on this day October 13th 1667 to be hung until the body be dead, let god have mercy on your soul.”
“Any last words?” the other man asked,
“Yes.” Imogen, “I apologise to my daughter and pray she forgives me for leaving her and hopes she learns her ways.”
The man who tied her hands came with a blindfold “No I want to see them see me die.” Imogen spat.
The dark clouds now rumbled with thunder and the wind now howled loudly. The noose was placed over Imogen’s head and she heard the snare drum rolling, she searched the horizon for some sign, her eyes full of tears, her mind now only on Elizabeth. The snare drum got faster and Imogen whispered, “Elizabeth, remember me, Elizabeth, remember me” she heard the snare drum bang, “Elizabeth” she screamed.
The stool was kicked away from her feet and Wicked Hart Hollow had hung one of its own.

Yesh, what a begining! Wonderful though, intriguing and amazing :) It makes me think of the Crucible though *tear* but nevermind that heh. Great, great job. I can't wait to read more, to see what you do with this :)

And to find out who I turn out to be ;)

Oh yes, I meant to ask, are you planning on making banners for this? Don't worry about it at all if you're not, I'm just wondering :) (I'd volunteer to help you out with them, but lord knows if I'll have time; lots of midterm-like papers coming up soon, and I'm counseling a mission trip to Frisco during my break, so not break even for me! Oiy vay; overload... Still... if you wanted help... perhaps I could... help... hmmm *ponders*.... *glances over at Nietzsche that she has yet to read* I wonder...) Hehe.

Right then; great job, can't wait for more. Tchao! :)

Wow what a beginning indeed.
It is very powerful and it certainly draws you in.
I am very curious to see were this is going to lead to.

Post more soon, please!

Wow, very good, sad, but good. :eeek: This story has great potential and I can't wait for the next chapter :yes: Great job! :shine:

Oh my. Talk about an intriguing start. I love it. I can't wait to see where this story goes.

Wow!!! I mean, just wow! Very interesting Prologue honey. It's awesome, keep up the good work. :hug: Can't wait until I come in.

Louise Ann
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:tease (Lol! Love this little dude)

Hey :)

I've always been a fan of your work and this is particulary superb - I hope I can keep up through my exams-time... but this is def. worth it!

Very intriguing, especially the alliteration at the end "Wicked Hart Hollow had hung one of its own." - perfect :)

*hugs*
Laila

:eek: That...was....so....AWESOME!!! So emotional! :cry2: I think I'm gonna be a real prat and beg for more in a second...Yep...almost a second...

*begs* Update pahlllleeeeeaaaze! lol.

:eeeek: :eeeek: :eeeek:

Blimey!!! That's one hell of a good intro! I have to peel my eyes off the screen! Lol

WHAT'S GONA HAPPEN NEXT?! QUICK! POST MORE!!! hee hee :yay:

Cant wait to read more! Take care :bye:

Natalie xxxxxxxxxxx

:eek: :eek: :eek: Oh my god! :eek: :eek:

I cannot believe so many of you replied. Thank you very much.

I am sorry that there has not been another chapter, it has been a very busy time with easter and work.

Just to let you all know that a new chapter will be up soon.

Again thanks for your replies, i am gobsmacked!

Gem

Whoa. That was so intense. And very very very well written.

I thought that part was awesome. It felt like a 'hah! IN YOUR FACE!' kind of thing.

Can't wait for more :)

[/I]Hi

I am sorry this has taken so long, I hope you will enjoy it.
Again many thanks for your replies.

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Chapter One- 1688

Elizabeth stared out of the window of her bedroom; the light was fading and was swiftly being replaced by a dark night with crescent moon.
She turned to look at herself in the mirror; she was in a deep purple dress, the corset pulled tight, taking away her natural curves, her skirt long and train on the ground. Her light golden blonde hair was pulled up with ringlets falling down around her shoulders. Around her neck lay a heavy gold necklace, encrusted with diamonds. Suddenly the door opened and her mother walked in, “Ah" she said, "you look lovely, are you ready?
“Yes mother just one more moment," she said looking at herself in the mirror, seeing her deep blue eyes scanning herself, “I am coming now.”
Her mother turned and walked out of the room, and Elizabeth followed her out into the long corridors of the large house towards the great hall. She walked in silence following her mother, eyes straight ahead. She walked in silence when she heard a voice, she stopped and looked behind her “Elizabeth” the voice whispered, Elizabeth turned back around and saw her mother had gone “Elizabeth” the voice called again, Elizabeth held her breath her heart beating faster as the voices became quicker “Elizabeth” “Elizabeth” “Elizabeth!” Elizabeth panicked as the voices surrounded her “Elizabeth!” “Elizabeth” “Elizabeth!” “Elizabeth! What is wrong with you? We are waiting?” Elizabeth’s mother called to her. Elizabeth snapped her head back to her mother and listened for the voice again, when she did not hear it she continued walking towards her mother, “Sorry mother I thought I had forgotten something.”
“Well the guests are ready and waiting,” Her mother snapped, standing beside some double doors that were attended by two servants.
“Yes mother,” Elizabeth replied.
Elizabeth’s mother nodded and the servants threw open the doors and Elizabeth heard, her mothers name being called out as she walked through them. The doors promptly closed behind her mother and Elizabeth was left alone in front of the double doors. Elizabeth pondered for a moment before smoothing down her dress; she nodded at the servants to open the door.
They obeyed and flung the doors open and Elizabeth was greeted with light, that she had to blink, “Elizabeth May Bellamont,” her name boomed out in the great hall.
Elizabeth walked down the marble steps of the regal great hall of her home, seeing at the bottom a room full of guests. She placed her hand on the cold rail gliding herself down the stairs. Finally after what seemed an age, she had reached the bottom, where her mother and father were. There was a little applause and she curtsied to the crowd.
Elizabeth stood beside her parents, when she heard a voice beside her, “Nervous?”
“Petrified” Elizabeth replied turning to her sister Rian who now stood beside her.
“There are a lot of people here,” Elizabeth noted.
“Yes most of the district,” Rian replied.
“I did not expect this,” Elizabeth said
“Well you should have,” Rian said, Elizabeth looked at her sister, her opposite, Rian Bellamont, nearly two years her junior at 19, had chocolate brown hair that had lightened streaks that came with the summer, her eyes were large clear green, that darkened when she was angry, which was rare. Her figure was petite and slender compared to Elizabeth’s. But despite their physical differences, she was her little sister and the one person she could rely on.
One of the servants knocked on the wooden floor, “Pray silence for the master of the house, Henry Bellamont,” he announced.
Elizabeth and Rian’s father, Henry climbed four of the marble stairs, “Good evening, friends of our house, you are most welcome on this happy night.”
“Here he goes,” Rian sighed, Elizabeth smiled.
“Tonight is a special night as it represents a union between two houses, which is always a happy occasion. I believe myself blessed, with such a family, house and occupation as a good magistrate that I pray to god that he blesses each and everyone here tonight.”
A little applause rang out through the hall, “But let us return to tonight’s festivities, Ladies and Gentlemen, my dear wife Catherine and I are please to welcome the Telford family into our household and are pleased to announce the betrothment of their son Matthew and our eldest daughter Elizabeth.”
The crowd burst into a loud applause as Elizabeth stepped forward towards the Telford family, Matthews’s mother scrutinising her every move. Matthew, a plain, unimaginative man, stepped forward to take her hand.
Elizabeth took his hand, and glanced back to her family, who watched her more than his, she smiled, “Elizabeth,” Matthew said.
“Matthew,” she courteously replied, Elizabeth curtsied to Anne and Thomas Telford, Matthews’s parents, who smiled.

The families sat at one table as the feast was serve, and Elizabeth now sitting with her soon to be new family, stayed quiet, though her mind screamed. “The wedding should be as soon as possible.” Anne Telford said.
“I would prefer if we had it after she turned 21,” Henry, reasoned, “which is only a couple of weeks.”
“Why Henry, I was married at 18 and had my first child at 20,” Anne replied, “she is old enough,” Elizabeth and Matthew were quiet as their parents politely argued.
“Perhaps a Christmas wedding would be suitable.” Catherine replied, trying to diffuse the wedding. Elizabeth panicked; Christmas was less than 4 months away.
Anne Telford thought for a moment, “Yes,” she agreed, “A very good time, with Christmas to celebrate as well.” Elizabeth took a sip of her wine, swallowing back tears.

The celebrations continued on after the feast with dancing, the hall packed with many people dancing. Elizabeth watched as her sister danced with many young men, enjoying herself. Her future mother in law stood behind her talking to her husband, “She is good enough, she will bear a good heir.” She whispered.
“Good lord, Anne, they have not even wed yet,” Thomas replied.
“I am simply thinking ahead, married at Christmas, a child by next autumn, she had better get used to having children, it is what is expected of her.” Anne replied.
Elizabeth’s heart was racing and she felt she could not breathe, her corset tight, she watched the people dancing, the hall warm with the people dancing. Elizabeth could still not breathe; she tried to beat back tears. This was it, she would be married and have children within a year and expected to be quiet while doing it all, and this was not the Elizabeth she knew. Her heavy dress and her tight corset kept her controlled in this prison. She had to get out, and she started walking, towards the outer door of the gardens, she still could not breathe and tears were now visible in her eyes, she was a few feet away when she hurried outside, slowly breaking down into tears.

A figure watched Elizabeth leave, hurtling out of the open door, obviously distressed. The figure put her glass of wine down that she had been drinking all night, and followed Elizabeth out of the open door in to the garden.

That is so sad!
She should be happy because of the wedding.
But instead she is forced into a prison.
Must be so horrible when your parents decide who you are going to marry. I hope she can escape her faith. Nothing can be more horrible then having to get married while you don't want to.

Great chappie.
Very curious to see what ahppens next...and who the person is that follows her.

Awww! How sad for poor Elizabeth! That was so sad... Can't wait for the next chapter! :yes:

*cue foreboding music* dunt dunt duuuhhhhh

Who could the figure be? *ponders*

Yuck, Matthew sounds awful! Poor Elizabeth. And a corset too, yuck! Those things are horrid!

:D Loved it

oooh I've been waiting for this update so eagerly!! heheh

*is intrigued by the voices in the hall*

Poor Elizabeth!! Matthew sounds so boring, I'd hate to be in her position. It's so sad. Great writing hun. T'was awesome :)

*waits patiently for next update*

Yay!! You posted!!!

Great chappie! Getting mysterious :unsure: Poor Elizabeth. I hope she gets out of it!! :eeek:

Well done. Can't wait for the next one!

ooo this sounds so interesting so far. I really like the whole history thing, and it all being very mysterious. Very good begining can't wait for more.