Skyedive - Chapter 22, Trial by Water

In today’s episode we read the chapter 22 – Trial by Water – in which Farfalla’s actions catch up with her.
This week's podcast partner is Paranormal Exposed: https://linktr.ee/paranormalexposed
Interview with Melissa on The Brian Oake Show: https://open.spotify.com/episode/1zw9A6Q22ZqQiw9RNkq8Gc
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FULL TRANSCRIPT:Things with Wings Productions presents: Chapter 22 of The Skylark Bell, Skyedive. I am your host, Melissa Oliveri.  In last week’s episode Farfalla used her control over a Sea Bird to send Nurse Betsey over the edge of a cliff.In today’s episode we read the chapter 22 – Trial by Water – in which Farfalla’s actions catch up with her.Today’s podcast partner is fellow Boopod Network member Paranormal Exposed – you may recognize the name from our past collaboration about haunted objects released for Halloween of 2022. Paranormal exposed takes a look at eerie and unexplained events from a sceptic’s point of view. Be sure to check the show notes for a link to their show.Now, it’s time to settle in… grab a blanket, and a warm drink… and let’s get started.
November 1st, 1799I felt a rush. Like a gust of wind rushing through my body.Not just because I succeeded in ridding the children of Nurse Betsey, but because I realized that I have the ability to make both people and animals to do my bidding. That feeling when the seabird flew, full force, in the direction of my pointing finger, having immediately heeded my command… It thrilled me!After I left the cliffside I went to find the children. First, I found Felix hiding behind the horse shelter, a favourite hiding spot of his. Then we made our way back toward Carnifex House where we found Frannie sitting in the grass near the back door. She seemed somewhat out of sorts, very quiet, perhaps because I took so long to find them, or maybe she was simply tired from outdoor play all afternoon. Felix asked where Nurse Betsey was, and I told him she had been called to fulfill another task. I could have sworn I saw Frannie bristle at my words, but it was probably just my imagination.We enjoyed a lovely dinner after which I came back to the sweet solace of the caretaker’s cottage. I have found peace here. Perhaps, if I am honest with myself, I could even find joy here.Yesterday I did not get a chance to see the children as I was called out to perform for a family across the island whose child had fallen out of a tree and lay unconscious. I sang for them, but the child did not wake. The parents began to fret, so I sang them to sleep instead, then let myself out.Now I am sitting at my desk looking out the back window at the vast expanse of the ocean. Somewhere on the other side, in another time, is my da