The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 2 - The Vale of Carwell

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 38 - Unreasonable Bertha

In which a fraught reunion between husband and wife unveils a bitter and tangled discord fraught with accusations and unyielding resentment, their spoken words sharp as the wounds they bear. The scene closes on a poignant moment of despair, as the husband contemplates dark resolutions amid the quiet and melancholy surroundings of their once-shared home.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 37 - A Messenger

In which a frightened young lady finds refuge and solace with an old servant named Mrs. Tarnley, who speaks with earthy wisdom and a grave sense of justice as the morning light breaks over a tense and troubled household. Meanwhile, a messenger is dispatched urgently through the awakening village to summon help, while those within the house secure themselves against a spectral menace lingering yet unseen.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 36 - Through the Wall

In which a lady, troubled by vague and menacing noises in her chamber, discovers a secret opening in the wall through which a sinister, blind woman enters, leading to a perilous nocturnal encounter. The terror of the intrusion drives the lady to seek refuge with a faithful old acquaintance, who escorts her into the sympathetic shelter of the surrounding woods.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 35 - Restless

In which the vigilant Mrs. Tarnley, disturbed by the queer stillness of the Dutchwoman, finds herself caught between suspicion and a creeping sense of unease as she tends the restless guest through the darkened corridors of Carwell. A dialogue unfolds that reveals the woman’s desire for privacy and control over her lodging, while the household settles uncertainly into a night charged with quiet apprehension.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 34 - Awake

In which the restless night reveals deep anxieties and tender confidences between Alice and her faithful old servant Dulcibella, as both wrestle with hopes and fears beneath the serene moonlit sky. Meanwhile, within the household's shadowed chambers, uneasy vigils are kept by those disturbed by a mysterious presence whose silent watch provokes dread and suspense.