Carmilla Chapter 13

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 60 - Tom Orange

In which the ever-cheerful Tom Orange unexpectedly visits a young friend on a blustery evening, enlivening the quiet cottage with his whimsical antics and curious inquiries. Their conversation meanders from playful jests to local lore, revealing the simple charms and eccentricities of village life as they await the return of the household’s mistress.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 59 - An Old Friend

In which a gentleman called Harry arrives unexpectedly at Stanlake Farm, engaging in light-hearted banter in the hall before entering to speak privately with Alice in the drawing-room. Their conversation reveals news of a recent inheritance alongside Harry’s candid musings on marriage and life, before he takes his leave with a spirited farewell.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 58 - The Enchanted Garden

In which a young lad, guided by gentle hands and evening lessons, discovers a secretive and aged garden where whispers of childhood innocence and genteel companionship unfold behind antique gates. Amidst the shadows and blooming roses, he forms a delicate friendship with a kind lady and her lively daughter, who welcome him into their quiet, enchanted world.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 57 - Marjory Trevellian

In which the quiet joys and simple routines of a venerable country cottage come to life through the gentle companionship between the kindly widow Marjory Trevellian and the little boy she affectionately calls her “Fairy,” whose solitary days are brightened by rustic pleasures, stories of far-off adventures, and the occasional visit of the extraordinary Tom Orange. Amidst the moss-grown beams and thatched roof, a tender, protective bond unfolds—shaped by affection, imaginative tales, and a cautious injunction that guards their small, secluded world.

The Wyvern Mystery Chapter 56 - The Old Squire Leaves Wyvern

In which the venerable Squire of Wyvern, weighed down by the frailty of age and approaching mortality, gathers his intimates to affirm the matters of his will and bids a poignant farewell to faithful Tom Ward, marking the end of an era. The solemnity of his passing is observed with an old-world dignity that befits his station, as the reins of Wyvern pass gravely into the hands of his successor.