The Rochester Runes.

Freiyon Fables
The Rochester Runes.
Written by Justin T. Hunt.

Prologue.
"Tell us a story, grandpa!" Two kids chanted as they jumped into their bunk beds. It was a lovely, starry night and the two kids' grandfather had agreed to take care of them while their mother was working late.
The grandfather chuckled and sat down carefully, picking out a book from the book case.
"'The Lion King' ok with you?"
"No, you've read that to us seven times already today!" The young boy complained.
"Yeah, we want to hear the one about the seven kids and their quest." The girl pleaded.
"Oh, no! You can't possibly want THAT one again? It's long and quite gruesome at times."
"We LIKE it, Grandpa! Please!!"
The grandfather chuckled and placed the book back. "Well, it's been a while. How about I just pop down for a drink ..."
"Grandpa!"
The grandfather smiled and waved his hands dramatically. "This is how I remember it, but be warned! It can become very creepy. It all started, on a rainy night here in England, with the kids' great-grandfather, Frederick Rochester..."