I still drive past the shopping center every afternoon. In the last 9 months the gates closed, got locked, the security guards disappeared. The windows are dark and the windows are not see-through anymore.
I had a long discussion with the wifey about what she would change and a boutique was the first thing that popped up. I still feel a 20 / 25 meter pool will be perfect for me.
That prompted me to revisit a story that had reaction ranging from disgust to praise... I was just happy with the fact that people showed interest.
I learnt a lot from it.... it is just for personal satisfaction...
23 months before purchase of the property - Abram receives and installs the mysterious blade.
Month 0 Elias discovers the old shopping center and decides to buy it.
Months 0–14 Renovations transform the center into Venter House. Mara becomes involved, Willem develops security, and Abram’s equipment is integrated into the basement.
Around Month 14 Lena arrives at the gate in the rain. The main household story begins.
Months 14–20 Relationships develop; the dark room expands its influence; the custodial history and Kofi’s involvement emerge.
Around Month 20 The first siege occurs. Book One ends in its immediate aftermath.
Nine weeks after the siege—around Month 22 Mara comes to breakfast in pyjamas.