The Dream

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Carrick Manor 1

When his longtime lover inherits a decaying English manor, Alec Stromberg is thrilled at this new turn in their lives. Until they arrive at the manor itself. Something about it makes him uneasy and leaves him with terrifying dreams. Is it all in his mind? Or is Carrick Manor hiding something sinister within its walls?

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EXCERPT:

It had been a normal day until Alec got home. Dylan had called him at work and told Alec that he had some news. Since their bandmates had bailed, leaving them high and dry, they were left looking for a new guitarist and bassist. Alec got home, expecting to hear about two new members, but found Dylan pouring over piles of papers with a lady from the bank.

“You must be Alec Stromberg,” the woman said, smiling. Alec shook her hand and nodded, somewhat confused. “I’m Mary Kain, from Morlen Savings and Loan. Mr. Carrick wanted to wait for you before we got started this afternoon. Matilda Carrick passed away last Tuesday. We are very sorry for the loss.”

Dylan nodded as Alec sat beside him. “We weren’t in frequent contact with her, but thank you.”

Ms. Kain smiled. “As her only living relative, she felt that you would benefit more from her passing than anyone else. She left you a rather large inheritance, and we are pleased to be the financial group Mr. Carrick has chosen to work with.”

“What kind of inheritance are we talking about here?” Alec stammered in disbelief. Dylan and Mrs. Kain looked at each other, then back at Alec.

“Well, to be quite blunt, Mr. Stromberg, Mr. Carrick has inherited Ms. Carrick’s home in the English countryside, along with her fortune, which has been safely with Morlen Savings and Loan since she opened the original account with us nearly thirty-five years ago.”

Alec blinked. “Um… how much as we talking here?”

“The inheritance, not including the possessions or the home itself, comes to approximately twelve million US dollars.”

Alec felt light-headed and was thankful that he had sat down before hearing any of what she said.

“You okay, babe?” Dylan asked him.

“I’m fine. I think.” Alec laughed as he sat back. He looked at the woman across from them. “You’re serious, aren’t you?”

She smiled and nodded, pushing the paperwork across the coffee table. He looked it over, then glanced at Dylan.

“You always said you wanted to visit England.”

Alec laughed again, a little nervous and barely containing his excitement. “Okay, so, when do we leave?”

Dylan’s smile was priceless.

They spent the next four hours making arrangements and signing papers. After two weeks of shipping their belongings over and setting up necessities in England, they were on a plane bound for Heathrow.