The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Four

The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Four – The Cradle Cottage Morning sunlight streamed through the tall windows of Cradle Cottage, casting golden beams across the cozy nursery. Eliot blinked his eyes open, feeling the comforting hug of his thick nighttime nappy and the soft plush bunny cuddled to his chest. A light scent … Read more

The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Three

The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Three – A Soft Beginning Eliot awoke to the sound of gentle rain pattering on the cottage’s thatched roof. It wasn’t the cold, dreary rain he knew from his old life, but a soft, rhythmic tapping, like nature’s own lullaby. The air smelled of dew and warm pastries. … Read more

The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Two

The Velvet Cradle of Everwood – Chapter Two – Welcome to Everwood Sunlight poured through the cottage windows, filtered through gauzy curtains that danced gently in the breeze. Eliot stirred, eyelids fluttering open to the soft coo of doves outside. For a brief, disorienting moment, he braced for the sharp ring of his alarm clock, … Read more