A new chap has arrived in town, his name is Barkis Bittern, and he just happens to be a crazy serial killer. He finds a wealthy woman, charms her, gains her trust and love. Then.....he kills her, in order to get her money. This is a Corpse Bride fan fiction telling the dark story of Emily and Barkis-before death. A tale not completely told in the movie. This story is rated PG-13 for alcohol,a more mature mature situation and a mild murder scene. Enjoy reading!

"Because I really don't have a future. I don't believe in myself. I'm not sure if I know myself anymore. That's why I come up here, because I am scared." ~ What would you give to not have to tread on eggshells everyday, scared off tipping the balance? What would you give to be able to believe in yourself just once? What would you give to be able to just speak up and say what you want to say? Someone, somewhere would give anything. Delilah is a someone looking for a voice but to her she's drowning and doesn't know what to do with life. But there is one thing she clings on to. The stars. When the sky turns dark blue and the stars come out, she can escape to her own world, be herself for once. But as things start to unravel and come out into the open, thanks to a mysterious boy, will Delilah ever realise what she's looking for and believe in herself? ~ Copyright ©2013 by Y u e h-C h i a L o | All Rights Reserved.