Springfields The Power of Hope

By Nina Rae

Just as the people of Springfields felt the town was at peace, new evidence was uncovered, which brings back the past to haunt the town once again.

As the evil starts to raise its ugly head, the three women of Springfields prepare to do battle, with an evil which has been created by hate, betrayal and madness.

Can the sins of the past be brought to justice and Headley House finally be cleared from all the negative energy that resides there?

Will uncovering the truth bring an end to the troubles or just make matters worse. So many unanswered questions, can the ladies of Springfields finally bring a close to all the sad, bad and terrifying energies that have caused havoc for over 200 years.

Will they finally be put to rest..........

• Language: English
• Publisher: The Light Within Publishing
• Release date: Mar 7, 2017
• ISBN: 9780993373657

Nina Rae

Nina Rae is a mystic living in Norfolk who through her spiritual connection brought these books into being ~ her constant devotion to the other side brings hope and understanding to many. Living in the Highlands of Scotland, gave Nina great inspiration for her books.  Now that she has moved to Norfolk a new inspiration has developed and with it new stories. She loves to read and has now gone one step further and written her own books, which started out as a short story.  Nina is a working medium and teacher of holistic healing, spiritual & personal development.  Her belief is that we are spiritual beings experiencing a human life. Her book has some of the experiences she has had in life and how she overcomes them. She has studied with several great mediums / teachers and has used that knowledge to help others with their spiritual development.

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Springfields:

The Power of Hope

Nina Rae

Springfields: The Power of Hope

Copyright © 2017 by Nina Rae.

All rights reserved. Printed in the United Kingdom. No part of this book may be used or reproduced in any manner whatsoever without written permission except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles or reviews.

This book is a work of fiction. Names, characters, businesses, organisations, places, events and incidents either are the product of the author’s imagination or are used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or dead, events, or locales is entirely coincidental.

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Published by: The Light Within Publishing

Book Cover designed by: Paul Hunter

ISBN: 978-0-9933736-5-7

First Edition: E-Book

DEDICATION

This book is dedicated to my eldest son, Scott, who sadly left this world too soon. I’m sure at last you are at peace and enjoying your life everlasting. Rest with the Angels my beautiful son. You will always be in my heart. xxx

Acknowledgements

I would like to acknowledge Ben Galley and his book Shelf Help. A book all indy publishers should have and read. Its step by step guide on how to self publish is in my opinion second to known. Also for Ben Galley’s one-to-one tuition, sponsored by

www.emergents.co.uk

"emergents is a community interest company that aims to support the development of creative careers, enterprise and the economy in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland and beyond.

We aim to achieve this by nurturing creative talent and creative businesses through general and specific support including mentoring, training, advice and networking."

This tuition gave me insight into how I can market and sell my book. It was very helpful, especially in the marketing side. Thank you, Ben, for all your help.

Of all the books published there have always been the unsung heroes. Those people who put their time and efforts to helping get the book where it is today—published. I say thanks to all the unsung heroes who have helped me in my endeavour, so that you the reader can enjoy reading my books, because without them, my books would not have been published. Thank you.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

About Springfields

Chapter 1

Chapter 2

Chapter 3

Chapter 4

Chapter 5

Chapter 6

Chapter 7

Chapter 8

About Nina Rae

Village Map

ABOUT SPRINGFIELDS

Springfields was a very old, quiet, and sometimes mysterious village. As Legend has it, the first settlers in Springfields were four travelling merchants who came across a natural spring with a field at each corner and decided it would be a good stop-off point whenever they were travelling between the south and the north of the country, and so settled there.

The focal point was the fountain, which was fed from a natural spring. The village shops were placed in two half-circles on both sides of the fountain. The circle around the fountain was a lovely community space, with benches for people to sit and enjoy the beautiful sound of the cascading water. There were houses set back behind the shops. The whole area had been surrounded by trees, some of which had been cut down to make way for modern development.

Beyond the trees were four fields, which were now big farms.

At the top of the village between Mason and Armstrong House was a small hill with a monument on top, which nobody had climbed for some time. Only two of the large houses were still owned by the descendants of the original families: The Mason House and the farm which was built in the bottom left field, Dowell farm. The other two farms had changed hands several times, however the one built in the bottom right field, Headley House, had been the hardest farm to let or sell, as crops failed very easily there and nobody could explain why.

The village was self-sufficient, having all the facilities needed to sustain a community of less than 100 people. Anything the people of the village couldn’t, or didn’t produce themselves, was ordered at the grocery store, which in turn ordered it from either the factory or the larger town shops, and once a month it was delivered by someone passing through, or someone from the village would go and collect it. It was a simple way of life and no one in the village would have it any other way.

There had been some visitors from time to time who came in the hope that the village would allow them to stay, but had finally decided it wasn’t for them. The village decided who stayed and who went, and although no one knew how, they just knew it was so.

Mr Drew, the butcher, had once decided to buy in some cheap meat from a neighbouring town, instead of locally. He put it on the counter and within an hour it had all spoiled. He didn’t sell one chop, and so lost his money. The Haberdasher’s once decided to get a shop assistant from outside of the village, saying it was easier and cheaper than training one of the locals. In the first week, the girl got so ill she had to go home. So many other things had happened that no one even thought about hiring or buying from outside, if it was available in the village. It was an unwritten rule.

The Power in Springfields is about to be unveiled..........

CHAPTER 1

Late Autumn 2010

Hope stood at the graveside of her great grandmother and wondered why her life had taken such a downward turn. All the plans she had growing up had all come to nothing, and now a person who had a great influence in her life had died. She wasn’t ready to come back to Springfields, but here she was and she knew deep in her heart there was a reason for it other than the obvious. Hope wasn’t the carefree girl she once was, life had dealt her a blow and she was still recovering.......

Hope’s plan was to go to medical college and then onto research, the kind of research that would show her how to amalgamate her medical knowledge with her herbal remedies and in doing so making medication better for the patient. That was Hope’s ambition, but the medical profession had other ideas; they ridiculed her for what she wanted to do and generally made college a place Hope didn’t want to be, and so after only two years she decided to leave. Hope packed up her things, got in her car and drove around the UK, searching for something, not knowing what. Whilst visiting a local craft fair she met Maple. Maple was from a family who lived off the land, selling their own produce and crafts. They were instant friends, having a lot in common. Maple was able to understand what was lacking in Hope and so took her under her wing and taught her all she could about life. They travelled round the country fairs, which really lifted Hope’s spirits. Maple had so much to teach her and Hope was more than willing to learn whatever she could.......

Hope, you coming? shouted her mother.

Yes, Ma, be right there, said Hope, taking one last look at Sylvia’s grave.

Hope slowly turned and walked after the line of people going back to the Mason House. She wasn’t sure how long she was going to stay. It had been almost a year since she had been back to Springfields and Hope wasn’t sure she was glad to be home.

There was a very sombre atmosphere in the house, which would be normal in other societies, but not for the clan; they believe only the body dies, the spirit continues on, going back home to the Universe. Hope looked around the dining room; people were just standing around with their heads down, not talking to anyone, which was very unusual. She started to mingle with the people of the village, asking them how they were, as she hadn’t seen them for some time, but no one wanted to talk about anything. Hope decided to look for her mother and find out what was going on.

Ma, can I talk with you a moment? asked Hope.

Of course, dear, said Elisha. Hope noticed her mother had aged quite a bit since she had been away, which heightened her concern even more. They walked out into the garden arm in arm. Hope loved the touch of her mother; it made her feel good.

What’s bothering you, Hope? I know this is a sad time, but ... you look troubled. Elisha looked at her daughter with a very concerned look on her face.

As you said, Mammy, it is a very sad time, but people do seem to be more than just sad over Great Gran’s death. What’s going on? It seemed like an age before Elisha answered.

Things haven’t been very good around here for a while; your Great Gran said she had been seeing things. It started as little things, then she got worse, talking to people who weren’t there. We just thought it was her age. The crops haven’t done so well this year either. No one knows why they feel down, they just do. Elisha looked concerned. At that moment the twins came running out to greet Hope.

Hope, you’re back, why didn’t you tell us? both said together.

I haven’t had a chance to see anyone. I arrived just in time to go to the funeral, laughed Hope. She hugged each of them. You have both grown so much since the last time I was here.

A long time ago, said Tammy looking sternly at Hope. They all laughed and walked into the house. Elisha turned to Hope.

We can talk about this later, said Elisha with a smile. Hope nodded in agreement.

That evening after the twins had gone to bed, Hope was in the sitting room with her mum and dad—Elisha and Bobby.

Ma, you were going to tell me what has been going on here? Hope asked.

Do we have to do this now? Bobby sighed.

Sorry, Da, but if not now, when? Hope looked sadly at her father.

"I know, Hope, but I