Beauty and the Beast – a Gaslight Fairy Tale: Chapter 14

For everyone, it was a restless night. Belle had barely slept as she tried to decide whether to remain another week and what the outcome might be. The Beast’s words drifted through her mind, leaving her torn, wondering if he would literally die or if it had been figurative because he knew he would miss Read More …

Beauty and the Beast – a Gaslight Fairy Tale – Chapter Eleven

The older sisters did not make an appearance downstairs until many hours later, when the hour of the banquet in Isabelle’s honor was announced to them. For the first time in their lives when it came to something related to their youngest sibling, they attempted to be on time, their plan for ingratiating themselves already Read More …

Beauty and the Beast – a Gaslight Fairy Tale: Chapter Ten

“Father?” At first the voice seemed far away. Sir Benjamin awoke, trying to concentrate on it, to recall where he had heard it before. It was familiar but had been missing from his life for far too long, and he blinked, shifting to his right so he might better see. The image bent towards him…and Read More …

Beauty and the Beast – a Gaslight Fairy Tale: Part Nine

The noise in the hallway was what caused her to stir, and sitting up in bed, Belle listened more carefully, her entire body at attention. She heard it again – a groan, barely perceptible, but it was definitely there. “Lights!” she whispered and the wicks immediately illuminated the room. Grabbing her robe, she hurried to Read More …

Beauty and the Beast: Part Eight

More than a week had passed since that day at the fountain when she had given him drink. It was a cool evening, perfect for the emerald green velvet gown she wore, and Belle nervously paced before the mantlepiece, barely noticing that the marble busts on either side were following her movements, not only with Read More …