The Turn Of The Screw - Chapter 12

04/26/23 • 9 min

Our protagonist finally finds a moment to speak privately with Mrs. Grose about the unsettling events unfolding at the estate. As we join them on the terrace, the children are playing nearby, seemingly innocent and unaware of the dark secrets held within the house. But how much do they truly know?
Our protagonist begins to share her harrowing experiences from the previous night, and as she does so, we witness a nerve-wracking conversation between her and young Miles. What is the truth behind the children's midnight adventures, and what will become of our governess as she tries to unravel this tangled web of mystery and deception?

Previous Episode

The Turn Of The Screw - Chapter 11

The governess awakes to find Flora's bed empty, causing her to panic. However, she soon discovers that the child is standing by the window, gazing outside. When questioned, Flora answers with an air of innocence, but the protagonist can't shake the feeling that the child is lying. This prompts her to frequently wander the halls at night, searching for the mysterious Quint, who never reappears in the house. Instead, she discovers a woman sitting on the stairs, but the figure vanishes before she can confront her.
One night, she wakes up and finds Flora once again at the window, this time peering out at the moonlit lawn. The protagonist decides to sneak out of the room and find another window from which she can observe what Flora is looking at. She chooses a room in the old tower, from where she sees a figure standing on the lawn, apparently looking up at something above her. To her shock and horror, she realizes that the figure is not the menacing Quint, but young Miles himself. The chilling revelation leaves her feeling nauseous and questioning what is truly going on in the house.

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The Turn Of The Screw - Chapter 13

The twisted truth about the children and their connection to the malevolent spirits of Peter Quint and Miss Jessel begins to unravel, as the governess grapples with the unnerving reality of their supernatural presence. Plagued by the growing certainty that these ethereal beings are determined to corrupt and destroy the children, she desperately attempts to convince Mrs. Grose of the imminent danger they face.

As the two women discuss the eerie events that have transpired, a newfound sense of urgency takes hold. For the governess, it is clear that only their intervention can save the children from a terrible fate. With the stakes higher than ever, the governess and Mrs. Grose must confront the challenge before them, even if it means risking their own sanity and defying the wishes of the children's elusive uncle.

Are these spectral figures truly the manifestation of malevolence, or are they the product of an overactive imagination? As the governess and Mrs. Grose teeter on the edge of reason, the boundaries between reality and fantasy begin to blur, leaving the listener to discern the truth in this spine-tingling ghost story.