The Hidden People

Chapter 23: The House of Blood

In Chapter 23, Jo and Simon have been taken by their Mama to the House of Blood. Jo starts to wonder what’s real or false. Her mother’s attempt to “help” Jo has disastrous and distressing consequences.

I hope you are enjoying the story. If you have any feedback, I’d love to hear it. The full chapter list is below:

• Chapter 1: The Café

• Chapter 2: The Pickles

• Chapter 3: The well, again

• Chapter 4: A strange place

• Chapter 5: Capture

• Chapter 6: The Bone King

• Chapter 7: An awkward conversation

• Chapter 8: Méabh

• Chapter 9: The Prince of Skulls

• Chapter 10: A drink or two

• Chapter 11: Signs of Henny

• Chapter 12: Blood Crows

• Chapter 13: A brother is found

• Chapter 14: The scrying ring

• Chapter 15: The Tower of Skulls

• Chapter 16: The Pact of Blood and Bone

• Chapter 17: An uncomfortable dinner

• Chapter 18: An ill-omened funeral

• Chapter 19: Initiation

• Chapter 20: Sweet honeycomb

• Chapter 21: An offer of parley

• Chapter 22: Parley

• New: Chapter 23: The House of Blood