Pulling Through It All!

[Prue's Empath]

This is a story I have always wanted to write,it's about a girl that was beaten as a child,only to grow up as a singer.She reflects all her emotions into songs,and her life becomes the greatest thing she ever thought possible!

Late at night with no sound,Julia Handul would pull out a notebook ,from under her mattress.She would take the pin hidden behind a brick in the cold dark basement,and she would begin to write with her heart.Lyrics and words and music poured from her mind and into this notebook.She cried every night thinking she would never get out of this Hell she was caught in.She prayed each night that her lyrics would be heard from her own voice,but to her mind she knew it would never happen.

Julia placed the notebook under her mattress,raised and walked over to the hiding place of her pen.She pulled the brick out and put the damaged ,old,broken,and smashed pen behind the brick.She jumped at the sudden sound of a key in the basement door.She quickly shoved the brick with all her might and it finally hid the pen.She ran back over to the floor for her bed area.She lay on a sheet and had her baby pillow,the kind that says your birthday,how much you weighed,and things like that.She pulled an old sheet over her body,she wasn't supposed to have a sheet over her,but it was so cold int he basement ,and it being winter made it even colder.

She watched as the basement door was shoved open,her step-mother appeared.Since the death of her real parents in the cancer disease that was all over her town,it wasn't spread it was in a vaccine that everyone was given,but they died 10 years after her birth,she was left with Mr. and Mrs. Clamity.

She watched as Grace,Mrs.Clamity,walked towards her.Grace ripped off the sheet that lay on Julia,"What have I told you about sheets,you are in trouble and have no rights to a sheet!"Grace shouted at little 12 year old Julia.Julia looked at the 30 year olds face.She frowned as she stared into Grace's cold brown eyes.

"I'm sorry,it's just so freezing down here ,I am co..."Grace smacked Julia across the face ,leaving a hand print.Julia grabbed her cheek as she fell onto her small pillow.

"Don't EVER TALK BACK TO ME,AGAIN!"Grace yelled at Julia.Julia felt tears come to her eyes as,her evil step-mother grabbed the sheet ,used as a blanket and walked over towards the door,"When you learn how to not talk when your grandparents are over,I will let you have this sheet back!"Grace said as Julia looked at a box far away from her.She stared at it as tears began to fall from her eyes.She looked at the box as the basement door was slammed shut.Julia began to cry,tears now poured from her glassy blue eyes.She closed them trying to imagine she was somewhere with her parents,they were having fun and she was happy.Julia opened her eyes knowing that no matter how much she hoped for her parents,they would never be brought back.


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Hope you guys enjoyed the first part of my story! I'll write more in a little bit!

[~B@MeLiSsA30@B~]

That is so sad. It made me cry. It made me wanna reach out to her & help her.

[Prue's Empath]

Hehe Thanks,I'm going to go ahead and update! thanks for the Review!*Smiles*.........................................................................

Many cold nights later ,Julia was sitting by the fireplace happy to have some warmth.She was freezing ,from living in the basement.She looked at the clock,it read 2:30,her grandparents were coming over in 5 minutes,she must remember to not speak a word,only head nods.Grace walked into the room and jerked Julia's arm to pull her up,"Be quiet,or you'll never see that sheet again!"Grace said as a knock rose to the door.Grace let go of Julia and opened the door,"Mr. and Mrs. Joelen,how nice of you to come and see us again!"Grace said,She walked past Julia and glared,she then looked up smiling at the Grandparents,"Please come in!"Grace said as the two of them stepped inside.Julia followed routine and removed their jackets,coats,and scarves.She places them neatly on the coat hanger.

"Thank you Julia,honey!"said her grandmother.Julia nodded as her grandmother kissed on the top of the head,"Honey you smell like dirt,and sweat?"her grandmother said as she pulled back,"Must be all the hard work,she does!"her grandfather said smiling and kissing her on the forehead.Julia smiled at Grace,Julia purposely forgot to take a shower.Grace glared at Julia as the grandparents looked up,Grace instantly placed a smile across her face as she pointed to the living room.

"Why don't you just go get cozy,Julia and I will be right back!"Grace said,Grace watched as the old folks walked into the living room,as they went out of sight,she grabbed Julia's arm and pulled her into the kitchen,"You didn't take a shower!"Grace said angrily looking at Julia,Julia nodded.Grace was angry she looked down at the young girl and smacked her across the cheek again,"You go to the basement,no sheet tonight!"Grace said in a loud tone,but not loud enough for Julia's grandparents to hear.

Julia turned away from Grace as Grace walked into the Living Room.Grace stopped to hear the doorbell ring,"Oh that's right Your uncle Jean was coming to visit to."Grace said turning and opening the door.She smiled as Jean was standing there,"Please come in,Julia's grandparents are in the living room,why don't you go join them?"She said as Jean stepped in.He removed his hat and coat and placed it on the hook.

Julia's uncle Jean always was very sneaky about the house,he knew something was always going on,something horrible and against the law.Jean looked at Grace,"Grace...wears Julia?"he asked as Grace was still smiling.Jean walked into the living room,"Where's Julia?"he asked as Grace walked into the living room.Grace smiled and looked at them all.

"I'm sorry she won't be joining us tonight,She said she had a terrible tummy ache and wanted to head to bed early,she said she would catch you the next time she seen all of you!"Grace said as Jean gave a concerned look.2 years Julia has been put up with this same thing,this time Jean knew something was wrong.He looked past Grace and into the kitchen,he seen Julia standing there with a red cheek and her eyes gleamed of tears.HE gave a concerned look once more.He smiled at Grace and Julia's grandparents.

"That's fine,but I have to go use the bathroom quickly,if it's alright with you?"Jean asked as Grace nodded.Jean smiled.

"It's fine go right ahead!"Grace said wondering why he would need to go to the bathroom when he just got here.She shrugged as he left the room and walked past Grace entering the stair case.He climbed his way up them as Julia sneaked her secret way to the bathroom.

[~B@MeLiSsA30@B~]

Awww. Awesome update.

[Prue's Empath]

Thanks Melissa,hope you like this update,I'm going to bless you for being a loyal reader again!................................................................

Julia raced up her secret way,she finally reached the entrance to the bathroom,she pushed open the curtain and pulled herself through the hole.She looked up as the door open,she hoped it was Uncle Jean,the door opened revealing her Uncle Jean,she breathed deep in happiness that it was him.

"What are they doing to you?"Jean asked looking at her.She turned away as tears slowly came out,"I know they are doing something,you smell like dirt,and sweat,they must be doing something...where,where,do,you,you sleep?"He asked she turned to him,she pointed down,then put her finger down three more times,"The bottom floor,the,the basement?"He asked as Julia nodded.He pulled her into his arms,he felt his own tears coming,he stopped them,"I'm gonna go to the adoption agency tonight ,they are a twenty-four hour shop,I will ask for custody of you,let me take come pictures of you!"Jean heard footsteps,He closed the door and locked it.

Grace become very freaked out about how long Jean had been up there,she softly knocked,"everything OK?"Grace asked as she waited for a reply.he looked at the little helpless girl,he turned to look at the bathroom door.

"Yea I'll be out in a second..."He said he pulled out his phone,he turned off the noise and flash.He took a few images of Julia's hands,her feet,her face,and some of her arms and back.after it was done with he felt like he could cry seeing the scars all over her body.Grace had went back downstairs being stupid enough to believe Jean was just going to the bathroom.Jean looked at Julia one last time,"Hang in there,if I have it my way,and I will have it my way,because If I would have known they were doing this to you,I wouldn't have let them take you,I would have,but hang in there,and please don't let them know that I'm doing this!"Jean said he kissed her softly on the top of the head,he turned flushed the toilet,and closed the door.

Julia smiled,as Jena left,she knew she could count on Uncle Jean.She listened out the door as her grandparents left,she then put on a frown she watched as Uncle Jean looked up towards the bathroom then Grace looked at him,"so sorry you couldn't see Julia,she had a terrible tummy ache and asked to go to bed,and well I decided to let her go..."Grace said as Uncle Jean nodded,"It's Ok,"He said smiling,"Well I'm gonna go check on her after you leave,to make sure her tummy aches gone!"Grace said.Julia looked up her eyes became wide.She softly close the door,and turned off the light,she pulled herself into her secret door.She closed the curtain and quickly went her secret way.She heard footsteps above her heading towards the basement,she knew it was George,her step father,or Grace.She went faster and was at a brick,on the other side was the basement.

She shoved with all her might the brick moving slowly.she heard the click and clack of heels joining the steps of shoes, and they turned the knob on the basement door.She shoved the brick and she finally got through.She quickly kicked the brick back in place.The basement door was squeaking open as she ran by the door and she quickly acted asleep on her bed.She closed her eyes and breathed softly.Grace and George walked in and looked at her,George turned to Grace,"Why do we have to treat her like this,she's just a little girl?"George asked as Grace turned to him,"because all children are the same if they don't get beaten they never learn!"Grace said George was always the nice guy,he let Julia get away with things Grace never would allow.

Grace turned away from Julia and began to close the door George walked away.Julia heard the door close and a jingle as the door was locked.Julia smiled,she would be out of here in no time.She hoped so anyways.

[~.:Alysha:.~]

Good Story you have going on here!! Cant wait for your next update.

[Prue's Empath]

Thanks Alysha,I am hooping you'll like this update to!...........................

Jean pulled into the parking lot of LotterDale's adoption center.It was raining as he pulled on his jacket and held his hat.He made sure his phone was in his pocket as he entered the doors.He shook a little as the rain dripped from his hat.He turned to the nearest Desk,"I'm here for an adoption of my niece."Jean said as the lady nodded.

"Your name sir?"She asked he smiled,"Jean Joelen!"He said she smiled as she typed in his name,the machine popped up a list of his nieces,"Name Of niece?"She asked as he nodded,"Julia Handul,"He said looking at her,he suddenly got a thought,wouldn't they have to agree to hand over Julia,then he thought again after they see these pictures they will beg for me to steal the child,"Am I able to adopt her?"He said looking at the woman.She smiled,"You must get a signed pap..."She was cut off,"I believe if you see these photo's you will beg for me to take the child!"He said he pulled out his phone and opened the gallery,the image were popped up as he opened them.He first opened the one's of her cheeks.The woman opened her mouth seeing the image,he flicked to her arms,the woman felt tears coming to her eyes.

She turned,"I'll get you with the holder of her documents,and let him see those,he decides what happens!"The woman said as she picked up the phone,"Dr.Johnston,we need you immediantaly!"the woman said as the man on the other end said something.She slammed the phone down and looked up at Jean,"Thank you sir for showing us what was going on,we only try to provide safe and good homes,we had no idea this was going on!"He smiled as she had the sadest and most sorriest look possible on her face."It's OK I just found out this was going on when I went and visited them for my yearly visit,and I seen her as she was sent to her room,she met me in the bathroom and we talked."He said as a man came up.The man smiled.

"Well hello,what is it I was needed for?"He asked Jean held up his phone revealing Julia's arms.The man gasped,"Oh My,is this real?"he asked as Jean nodded,"It's been going on for two years,they won't even let that little girl speak,they force her to live int he basement,and they beat her and do what they want with her!"Dr.Johnston looked at the photos,Jean put up his phone as he was done,"Well we will need to send in some inspectors to take a look around,to see if there is anything unordinary."Jean shook his head,"As smart as Grace is she will have some excuse for her child and will make sure that girl has not a scar on her!"Jean said as Dr.Johnston looked at him,"Would I have come to you with fake pictures ,about my OWN niece part of my flesh and blood,trying to adopt her?"Jean asked looking at the man as tears came to his eyes.Dr.Johnston nodded,"If you sign a few of these papers we will get the cops to escort you there and to take the girl into custody,and so you may leave safely!"he said as he handed Jean a few papers and a Pen.Jean smiled as he quickly began signing.

[~.:Alysha:.~]

Ohh interesting..wonder whats going to happen? Will he be able to take her hassel free??

[Prue's Empath]

Thanks,I hope you all aren't bummed with this update sorry!............


The rain only grew worse as daylight peeked through the holes of the basement walls.Julia was soaked from the rain coming through the holes and she ,was just hoping all this pain and suffering would be over with soon.A knob turning rose to the door as it opened.Julia looked over to see Grace coming towards the young girl.She grabbed her by the hair and pulled her to her feet,"You will go do the dishes and that I have laid out for you,and you then can come back in here,just for last night ,you have no right to dinner for a few weeks!"Grace shouted at the 12 year old child.Julia had tears come to her eyes.She then followed Grace into the kitchen.

Julia walked over to the sink,"Uncle Jean,will come get me sometime anywa..."Julia stopped whispering to herself as Grace whisked the young girl around making Julia have a large and very deep cut from the glass Grace had purposely put in the sink,"Jean is going to what?"Grace yelled at Julia.Julia blew it,she knew now Jean could never take her and get out alive.Julia looked at the woman as George walked in."What are you doing?"he said walking over to Grace and taking Julia from her,"She needs stitches!"George yelled,he was getting tired of cleaning up Grace's messes,he was about ready to just get rid of her,for all the children she has killed in the past.He checked out Julia's arm and pulled out a first aid kit out of the kitchen drawer.He pulled out a hook that was very circular and a thread like fishing wire.He then took out some tweezers and some gloves.he put on the gloves and instantly started shoving the hook through Julia's cut,trying to comfort her as he did so.George smiled as Julia took very easy.as George finished Grace looked at him.

"Step away,I know what I'm doing!"Grace said as she pushed him away.The rain beat against the window pane as Julia had tears coming from her eyes.Grace smacked the young girls cut making the stitches rub against Julia's skin,making the blood seep out.Julia screamed in pain,as George grabbed Grace's arms,"You need to get a hold of yourself,killing innocent children,is just wrong!"He yelled.Grace looked at him as she was surprised at him yelling at her.She wrapped her arms around him and smiled,"I'm sorry!"She said acting like she was very sorry,as she took a butcher knife from the counter behind them,"Sorry to say goodbye!"She yelled as she pulled it in front of her and shoved it through his chest and into his heart.Blood poured form his mouth as he fell to the floor.Julia screamed and yelled as she started to run away.

Grace smiled as she turned and grabbed the young girls hair.She pulled as Julia was jerked back towards her and the body of the only caring person the house besides Julia herself.

[~B@MeLiSsA30@B~]

I'm sorry I missed so many updates.

They were sad, but awesome updates. She had so much hope. Then get treated the way she did. I hope all works out for her.

[~*Alicia*~]

Wow! This story is...no words to describe it, in a good way of course! Keep it coming!

[Prue's Empath]

*Blushes* Thanks the both of you,I am sorry for the delay,I have been very busy,but I'm gonna post now,Sorry it's so short!...........................................

Julia felt the cold air rise the hair on the back of her neck as she was thrown into the basement.She hugged the impact of the wall and fell to the ground.She looked up,her eyes becoming serious...If I want to be free and be with Uncle Jean,I need to grow up and stop being so afraid of Grace!...Julia thought in her head.Grace smiled and looked at Julia,"I'll be sure to,do away with Jean,then no one will be able to save such a selfish little girl!"Grace said as she slammed the door.You could hear an evil laugh,as it finally began to fade Julia stood up.She ran over to the brick in the wall she used to sneak into the bathroom.She pulled it out and threw it across the floor.

A few minutes passed as she made her way into the bathroom.She pushed back the bathroom curtain and got up.She looked around and opened the door.She looked around seeing no one.She froze as she heard a knock on the door.Grace's heels started clicking by the bathroom.Grace walked by the bathroom door,seeing it closed kept walking,Julia was behind the bathroom door laying against as she heard foot steps going down the stairs,she opened the door.She looked out and seen Grace opening the door.There stood Uncle Jean.He smiled,"Howdy Grace,I have a surprise for you!"Jean said laughing.Jean kicked Grace in the stomach as she flew backwards against the wall.Cops swarmed into the house.Julia turned and pulled back the bathroom curtain.She quickly ran down her secret place to the basement.She didn't care what noise she made.

She ran through the brick opening as she heard multiple footsteps climbing their way to the basement.She picked up the brick and placed it into place then ran to the farthest corner.She waited as she heard a BOOM,as the door flew off of it's hinges.Julia held her knees,fearing it might be Grace.She put her head in her knees and waited for her terror.Suddenly,Julia felt warm air around her,she knew it couldn't be Grace,but she was to scared to look up.She lay with her head in her knees,knowing at any moment she could possible die.

[~*Alicia*~]

Wow! Awesome update!

[Prue's Empath]

Sorry so long here's an update!


A warming ,but bony hand touched the top of her head and moved to her shoulder. A slight shaking made Julia look up to the bug eyes of 7 cops and Jean standing nearly in front of her. She let go of her knees as tears rolled down her cheeks. She felt the tender heart of Jean as he rushed to her and gave her a hug. She held him close closing her eyes,"Thank You,Uncle Jean!" Julia said as the cops smiled.

Jean smiled as he held his niece tight in his arms. He was so glad that he could finally take care of her and not worry if something was going on anymore. Heels dusted off the precious moment as they became a running speed. The cops flipped around to see Grace run through the door-less ,nothing but a hole now,wall. She had in her hand a knife,"Give me my child!" Grace shouted. The cops held up their guns," I'm not afraid of..." Grace's eyes became blood shoot as the cops stared in fright, and confused looks. Grace fell forward and laying on the ground behind her was George.

"GEORGE!" Julia said rushing over to him," how?" Julia asked,as she had seen him die in front of her own eyes. She looked at the man's blood spit face as he looked at her and lay down his gun.

"She missed my heart!" George said as the cops began to carry George out of the house," I hope your life becomes everything you wanted now that she is...gone!" George said as Jean and Julia turned to look at each other. Jean picked up Julia as they began to leave the scene.

"Wait!" Julia said as Jean stopped,"What is it?" He asked as Julia plopped down onto the ground and raced over to a brick in the wall. She pulled out her favorite pen. she then rushed over to the warn out mattress that lay lifeless on the ground. She lifted it and revealed her notebook," I have a few things written in here!" Julia said she was about to leave then stopped. She looked back at where she used to lay at night. She slowly walked over and looked down at the small pillow. She bent down and retrieved it. She wiped off some of the blood that had spurted on it and then clutched in her arms. Jean then walked over picked her up and they left that house smiling.


I have at least one more update that I will do later!