Atrum Visum

Overwhelmed by the estate, the Marquis, and the generosity of the
offer, Kris could only nod her assent. The Marquis smiled broadly again
and pressed a button on the desk. Almost immediately a door opened to
admit a petite young woman wearing a traditional maids uniform. The
Marquis began to give instructions, "Deborah, take Kris upstairs to the
guest room, see that she has everything she needs to properly prepare for
dinner this evening. Give her any ...

I first wrote this almost 20 years ago. I put it away and recently brought it out. It needs updating, editting and reworking. This is the beginning draft.


She had been trying to find a job for the better part of a month. Finally, in desperation, she answered the unusual ad in a small local
weekly paper; the ad advertising a position as a light housekeeper and
companion for a well to do gentleman. It really wasn't the sort of job
she was interested in ...

Atrum Visum (dark visions)

Thus I start this experiment. I have never been one to blog. I have, at times, journaled, but that was a private and very personal journey not meant for others to view, critique or share.

This, however, is a public forum. As I foresee it, an opportunity to express my opinions, feelings, fantasies and perhaps some more personal issues in a forum that invites participation by other.

I have no idea where this will go, what direction ...