Early Sample

          Matthew had barely stepped into his house before Amos, his father’s personal servant, had told him that his father wished to see him in the study right away. Matthew wouldn’t have believed then, that anything his father could say would alter his mood. His heart sank as he saw the look on his father’s face. He immediately realized he was going to receive a lecture.

Later Sample

The clear, blue waves gently lapped against the large wooden ship. Waving in the wind, the black flag with skull and crossbones attached to the mast announced the coming of the grand ship. Captain James, a dangerous and cunning man, climbed on deck, his pegged leg clomping as he walked. The parrot Smee, annoying and loud, perched on his shoulder.