The House That Grew

A young narrator watches her family navigate a quiet, uneasy afternoon, where a tiny, mysterious creature is gently tethered and the adults’ whispered worries linger in the drawing‑room. Between tender moments with her brother Geordie and the restless chatter of neighborhood children, she feels the weight of an unspoken sorrow that seems to hang over the household. The story opens with her and her friends seeking refuge in a little hut—a place that feels far larger and more secret than its name suggests.

From this modest hideaway, the children exchange uneasy jokes and uneasy observations, hinting at a deeper, uncanny change beginning to affect their world. As they dodge the curious younger kids and grapple with the strange news their father has delivered, a sense of anticipation builds around the house itself, which seems poised to grow in ways none of them fully understand. The opening promises a blend of gentle family drama and subtle, magical mystery that will keep listeners turning the pages.