31st August 1939
Dear Diary,
You'll never believe what was announced on the radio this morning! I wish you could've heard it, but you're a diary, so you don't have ears like me. I'll tell you everything.
I woke up this morning, with butterflies in my stomach? (Not actual butterflies) Why? How? I was very confused and...nervous?
After having a chat to myself, I emerged out of bed and opened my door, mother wasn't there to greet me, it's been a bit awkward since finding out I was an orphan. But, that's the past. Now it's the future.
I went downstairs, father said good morning and so did mother. I asked her what was for breakfast; she said we were having toast. I loved toast, it's my favourite thing to have for breakfast.
She handed me a white china plate with a slice of toast, I buttered it and ate it straight away. Mother says I'm quite the foodie, I didn't understand what she meant, but oh well.
I went and got dressed, I had school today. I actually quite enjoy school, but most children in my class HATE school (quite literally). I got changed and headed towards the door waiting for mother.
But, before we could leave, father turned the radio on, he told us to listen, so we did. This is what the announcement was...
This morning, at 7:55 am, the prime minister has announced that Germany have declared war against Britain for the 2nd time during the 20th Century. The government and police have advised people to pack up their bags and belongings and head for the countryside immediately.
I stood there, frozen to the ground, mother wasn't going to make me go to school, but I had to, as she had to go and get train tickets for us all.
Today was pretty full on, when I got back from school, we had to start packing our bags straight away with all our prized possessions. I packed quite a bit, but I could carry my bag with ease.
All our luggage was by the door, and we were ready to go. Mother was crying, she didn't want to leave, neither did I, but we had no choice.
I've had quite an emotional day, so I'll continue to write more tomorrow.
Bye Diary,
Elizabeth
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The Orphanage
Historical FictionA 14 year old girl, with ambitions for a successful life, but everything seems to change, bombs everywhere, houses with dark orange flames escaping from them, spreading from house to house.... After fleeing her home with her family, she loses them...
