The Gold Watch

By Christina Neely

Mary found the gold watch where her father would often take her...by the stream behind their house. It's been several years since he was accused of using "the dark arts" and burned at the stake. Mary learns the dark secret of the gold watch and pays the ultimate price.

Over two hundred years later Karen thought she was lucky when she found the perfect gift for her boyfriend Mark...a gold watch. Soon Karen learns the frightening truth - every past owner has been killed. Now Karen must race agains time to end the curse forever. Will Karen be the latest victim of The Gold Watch?

• Language: English
• Publisher: Christina Neely
• Release date: Jan 31, 2013
• ISBN: 9781301585595

Christina Neely

Christina first discovered her love for writing and reading in middle school. She wrote several short stories for the enjoyment of her friends and family. After receiving a bachelor’s degree from Robert Morris University, she began a career in writing. Christina currenly resides near Youngstown with her sister, Stephanie, and her dogs and cats.Author of:The Golden Staff Saga: The Pillar of Light

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The Gold Watch

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Copyright 2013 Christina Neely

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1800

Mary stood staring at the golden pocket watch resting on the merchant’s wagon. The owner watched her like a hawk, he could tell that she couldn’t afford the item and feared she would steal it.

He was fortunate enough to come across it on his journey to the small village although the former owner didn’t have such luck, he was attacked by wild animals his bloodied body barley recognizable.

Mary reached out her finger traced the strange symbol on the golden pocket watch before recoiling her hand; the watch was warm to the touch.

Glancing at the merchant she quickly turned and scurried away from the wagon. Clutching the basket full of vegetables to her chest Mary hurried down the twisting tree lined path towards the home she lived in for the last seven years.

The small rundown shack, made entirely of wood and straw, was barley visible to strangers coming up the path. Mary expertly wound her way through the threes to the cracking wooden door.

Mom I’m home, she announced

In the kitchen

Mother…

Mary started before pausing to gather her thoughts.

What is it dear?

Well it’s just that my birthday is less than a week away and at a merchant stand I saw this golden pocket watch…

Mary! Now you know we can’t afford such extravagance, her mother interrupted

I know I’m sorry

Mary set the basket of vegetables down on the small wooden table. The dirt from the floor created a small cloud as she shuffled towards her room.

It’s not fair, she cried softly sitting on her wooden bed, which is actually too small for her