Skyedive - Chapter 18, Pocaid

In today’s episode we read the chapter 18 – Pocaid – in which Farfalla becomes close with the Carnifex children, Frannie and Felix.
This week's podcast partner is The Activity Continues: https://bit.ly/m/TACpod
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FULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Chapter 18 of The Skylark Bell, Skyedive. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri.  In last week’s episode Farfalla fell into the role assigned to her by the villagers, and gained a reputation as The Skye Lark Bell.In today’s episode we read the chapter 18 – Pocaid – in which Farfalla becomes close with the Carnifex children, Frannie and Felix.Today’s podcast partner is The Activity Continues, also a member of the Boopod Network of true crime and paranormal podcasts.  The Activity Continues is a recap show which discusses the Travel Channel’s The Dead Files television show. Hosts Amy and Megan add a heavy dose of humor to the often dark subject matter. Be sure to check the show notes for a link to their podcast.Now, it’s time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let’s get started.
September 5th, 1798I have been here for over a year now. It was expected that I partake in the Skye Lark Festival again. The town chose to crown me the Skye Lark Belle for a second year in a row. I stood while they clapped and cheered as the crown was placed on my head, then a hush fell over the crowd as they waited for me to sing. I made them wait this time. Just for fun. I got a bit of a thrill out of it, the power to hold them captive.The villagers have taken to calling me Skye. After several weeks I realized I never told anyone my real name. No one has ever heard the name Farfalla, it’s like Farfalla doesn’t exist here. It’s like I’m a completely different person here, in this place, in this time.After the night I sang to Lissie, and her apparent healing, word spread around the town of Pòcaid and the surrounding area faster than a bolt of lightning. I have been called to “perform” countless times since then. Each time, the person I am being called to perform for seems to feel better after I sing for them. I don’t understand it. I am not a Selkie, or a Witch, or any other sort of mystical being. But while ever the people of Pòcaid feel I have some sort of power over them, I will continue to do their bidding. They reward me with and endless stream of gifts; flowers, clothing, jewelry, I even have my very own cottage at the back of Carnifex House. Ah yes, I hadn’t told you that part yet, had I!I finally made my way to Carnifex House. It’s a lovely stone house with rolling fields behind it that gradually lead down to the beach. James and Elisabeth would have loved it. We would have been endlessly happy here…I befriended the Ca