Madeline Dreams

By R.A. Bates

Have you ever wished that your dream's could come true?
Well, Madeline was born with a genetic disorder that allows her dream's to come into existance; Doctor's and well-known researcher's have given this disorder the title: Dremalatisis.

But, Madeline doesn't dream about fame, rishes, or fancy things; she dreams about causing harm, distruction, and death. So, if you end up in one of Madeline dream's, it may very well be the last thing you find yourself in.

In this page turning suspense thriller, Madeline will have you thinking twice about how you treat people, because you may unwillingly come across someone with this disorder and end up in one of their dream's.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Xlibris US
• Release date: May 23, 2021
• ISBN: 9781664165281

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Copyright © 2021 by R.A. Bates.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

I would like to first, thank God for all he has done for me, and for all he is continuing to do. Now, I would like to acknowledge the one and only; for if not her being here in the land of the living; there would be no me. I want all my readers to know that this lovely woman I speak of has played a major role in my life, and this writing journey of mines. When I first told her that I was trying to write a novel, she gave me more than support but encouraged me to see it through. As I finished each chapter, she would read the pages, make corrections, suggested changes, and then email them back to me. Writing my first novel (Aaron’s Shadow: They Never Saw Him Coming) was not easy but having someone there to give me the much-needed motivation, made the experience better. She continues to do so; reading and helping me with Madeline Dreams, and the many other short stories and novels to come. I am sure it is evident by now of the woman I speak of; for this lovely, beautiful lady is my mother. So, Ms. Paulette Bates, know that I appreciate all that you have done, and continue to do. I love you always and forever.

Your son:

Raphael

CONTENTS

Acknowledgement

Chapter 1     Her Name Is Madeline

Chapter 2     Elementary

Chapter 3     The Talk

Chapter 4     Bad Influence

Chapter 5     Mixed Feelings

Chapter 6     Committed

Chapter 7     Who Is Michael?

Chapter 8     The Plan

Chapter 9     Just Routine

Chapter 10   Far Fetched

Chapter 11   Absurd

Chapter 12   Un-Expecting

Dremalatisis- a genetic disorder that enables a person dreams to come into existence.

1

HER NAME IS MADELINE

June 13th. Sunday 1954, 4:54 pm.

A woman by the name of Betty Lee Caldwell was rushed into the emergency room entrance of the hospital by two paramedics’; she was pregnant and ready to give birth. Paramedic informed the nurse’s that her amniotic sac had already ruptured, so they rolled her straight to the delivery room. Once there, the nurse’s got Betty prepped for the doctor; Doctor Whilburman came in and delivered a baby girl at 5:24 pm.

After cleaning the baby nose out and making it cry; he hands her to an OB nurse, then goes back in. He then noticed that Betty Lee Caldwell had grabbed her chest and was shaking, then her eyes rolled to the back of her head. She was going into cardiac arrest, so the doctor immediately starts cardiopulmonary resuscitation. For twenty-minutes he tried to revive Betty Lee, but it was to no avail. Betty Lee Caldwell died where she laid at 5:45 pm.

Betty Lee Caldwell was born August 16, 1927 to a Lee and Francis Caldwell; she was the only child the two conceived. At the age of five, her father Lee Caldwell was killed in active duty during World War 2, and then when Betty Lee turned seven; her mom died, from a drug overdose. There were no relative on either side of her parent’s family willing to take her into their homes so, she was awarded to the state, and eventually placed into the Saint Mark Orphanage. During her stay in the orphanage, Betty Lee was not easy to get along with; it was total disrespect towards her elders, and constantly in trouble with the police. When Betty Lee turned eighteen, she was forced to leave Saint Mark Orphanage. After being out on her own, Betty Lee found herself spending some time in jail, being homeless, and even prostitution; until she decided to leave the city she was in, and move to a whole different state. This is how Betty Lee Caldwell ended up at the Salvation Army Shelter for Women.

Now, Betty Lee Caldwell was brought to the hospital by paramedic’s, but was picked up at the Salvation Army Shelter for Women so, the hospital contacted the shelter and informed them about the death of a woman that to their knowledge resides there. They gave the woman name and waited for a response from them. The shelter replied by telling the doctor on the phone that, all they knew about the woman is that she was from another state and had no relative’s in the area. They then suggested calling The Queen’s Mary Orphanage; the local orphanage in town, hand the baby off to them, and let them handle the necessary next steps in the well-fair of the child. Agreeing with the shelter; that is exactly what they did, but not before giving the child a name. All the doctors and nurses at the hospital were on board with naming the child Madeline.

The Queen’s Mary Orphanage was telephoned and brought up to speed on the situation, and they were more than delighted to take the child in. They also made every effort in trying to locate any living relative; the Department of Family Services even did their searches but was unsuccessful. The Directress of the orphanage did not have any problem with Madeline remaining in their custody until the day the good Lord saw fit to find her a family.

By the time Madeline turned one; her hair began to grow in very long; turning a bright reddish color. This helped her to stand out amongst the rest of the infants in her age group that was up for adoption, but no one wanted a baby with that color hair. She would not be able to blend into our family as our own with hair that color; is what people would say when asked if Madeline could be considered. When she turned two, Madeline was fitted for her first pair of prescription eyeglasses; this was another unfortunate thing that steered people away from adopting her; sad, but true.

A house parent by the name of Helen MacArthur would always feel bad for Madeline, as she continued to be overlooked. This woman was a beautiful person inside and out; she is the most loved and adored throughout the orphanage by all the children they housed. Sometimes Helen would keep Madeline in the back-play area with her; trying to protect and shield her from the constant feeling of rejection. Helen was never too far from Madeline; she was there helping her take her first steps, speak her first words, and have her first baby attitude. Although her first words to Helen was not mama; she still felt a strong connection with Madeline. Helen had just about made her mind up that by the time Madeline gets a little older, and no one has come for her, she would seriously consider adopting her, and when she spoke with the Directress, Sister Catherine about that important and wonderful decision; the Sister couldn’t be more over-whelmed with joy to hear such a thing.

Helen MacArthur; she’s 42 years of age, 5’9" with long blonde hair, owns a house that sits on five acres of land, and she’s a part-time teachers aide at the elementary school in her neighborhood; she has a huge heart, and everyone loves her at the Queens Mary Orphanage; which she has been employed for fifteen years.

So, Helen decided, that if no one adopts Madeline by the time she turned five; then she would be the one to give her everything she deserves. A home, a loving environment, an unshared bedroom, things of her own, and most importantly; a mother. This was all the things and so much more Helen was willing and able to provide for Madeline; but.

January 12th. Monday 1959, 1:15 pm.

Althea Wheeler pulls up in front of the Queens Mary Orphanage in her Dodge Custom Royal Lancer Convertible and then exits the vehicle. She walks into the Orphanage where she is greeted by Sister Catherine, and then lead to the sister’s office. There Mrs. Wheeler began telling Sister Catherine a little about her life, and self.

She spoke upon her other half first, telling Sister Catherine that Walter Wheeler, her husband is a Board-Certified Plastic Surgeon; he attended Harvard University in Cambridge, Ma. and graduated magna cum laude. That she attended Lesley University a private university, and that she was a Psychiatrist; also telling her how she met Walter at a school football game. Informing Sister Catherine that she and her husband have been trying to have a baby for years, but because of a horse-riding accident; she was unable to conceive so, they talked about it and decided to adopt.

Sister Catherine was impressed with how well-established Althea and her husband had seemed to be so, she needed to know what type of child they were looking to adopt. A boy, girl, what age range, and race of the child. Althea explained to her that they were looking for a Caucasian girl, between the age of 1 and 5, smart, and if the child hair were red like hers; that would be great. Sister Catherine was surprised to hear she wanted a girl with red hair, but she knew exactly the girl she wanted to show her. She then stood up out of her chair, and asked Mrs. Wheeler to follow her to the play area, where the kids were.

Once they walked inside the play area Sister Catherine lead Althea to a table, then offered her a seat. Althea sat there with a smile on her face as she looked around and watched the kid’s play. Then, she notices a little red head girl in the room sitting with one of the house parents putting together a puzzle. She turns to Sister Catherine and ask her for the name of the child with the red hair; she then points over in that direction; The one that is sitting with one of your house parents. Sister Catherine looks, then tells her that the little girl name is Madeline, and the lady she is sitting with; her name is Helen, our well-loved house parent here at the orphanage. She then asked if she could call Madeline over to them. Sister Catherine did just that, Madeline came running over, and then she says.

Yes, Sister Catherine, you called for me?

After Sister Catherine told her yes; she began introducing Madeline and Althea. Mrs. Wheeler extended her hand, then told Madeline that it was so nice to meet her. Madeline shook her hand and says.

It nice to meet you too.

Althea was very impressed by the way Madeline talked so, she asked if she would like to come and live with her and her husband. Just when it looked like someone finally saw the beauty in Madeline and wanted to adopt her; she did not want to go