Olivia Plymouth Series

Olivia Plymouth Buys a House (Book #5 Abridged)

To my late wife Raquel Miranda German. Editor of the original Olivia story and the first two books. She also translated the story into Portuguese with her own unique style. Finally, she was the one that suggested writing this book. Without her previously unacknowledged selfless efforts, there would be no Olivia Plymouth series. Thank you, Raquel.

Chapter 0: Preface

After finishing the fourth and latest book to date in the Olivia Plymouth Series (Encounter at Tokaido Road), I thought that would be nearly the end of it. You see, I had plans to write a prequel of sorts. In it, Olivia's mother tells her daughter's stories from her own unique and humorous perspective. No sequel was ever planned. But one day, I heard Olivia's voice in my head asking gently, "Why don't you tell my readers the story how I purchased my last house?" How could I say no to such a charming subject? And so, this story began. Over three thousand words were written during July 2017 on a train trip to and around Washington D.C. This book is more of a slice of life genre since there is no mystery to solve or international travel involved. It has references to the other books (particularly The Year Fashion Changed and Encounter at Tokaido Road). Yet it is solidly and most certainly an Olivia Plymouth type story from start to finish!

On completion, I realized that the book was too short. So, on another train trip to and around Washington D.C. in September 2018, four brand new Olivia stories came into the world. Which was amazing having started with no ideas in mind while holding a pen and staring at a blank page!

I end with a meditation offering from the earlier Olivia books. May it apply to all the readers of this series.

"Gratitude to the universe."
"Gratitude in every breath.
"Peace to All."

H.G. December 2018

Chapter 1: Prophetic Vision?

Malaysia

Without a doubt, there are many especially breathtaking natural spots in Malaysia filled with great beauty and mystery. Some of these are in the local mountains that are incredibly hard to reach. No doubt this is due to the dense undergrowth, treacherous paths, and various uninviting creatures both large and small. Facing the threats of injury, sickness, and death, only the most adventurous are undeterred in this seemingly impossible journey to reach the summit of one of these daunting peaks.

But such difficult hardship means nothing to a young woman now in her early twenties. She is training other females to become a Bomoh (sorcerer or healer) in a completely remote mountain location. Because of dwelling in the higher elevations, her powers are amplified greatly. Her name is Saerah. During her own apprenticeship, she had been taught very powerful metaphysical techniques. Some locals claim that she can change the weather at a moment's notice, peer into the future, bilocate easily to another location at will, and even "talk" at length inside people's heads. No wonder she is both revered and feared by those that know about her.

In what seemed to be a short time ago, Saerah had 'appeared' before a young American woman. It was crucial to warn her about rapidly changing and very dangerous circumstances. And now again, she had powerful vision about this same person.

These 'words' formed instantly surrounding her and giving insight. This is what they said.

Olivia Plymouth. I am immersed in the flowing rivers of time sharing its secrets. Your present home will soon be nothing but ashes. Fond memories will remain forever. A most difficult search for a suitable replacement begins. Looking so hard for that perfect home here and there. At times it seems almost within your grasp and at other moments, so very difficult to find. Always you are thinking," Will I ever find my dream home?" And then one day all hope seems gone. It will be then that your new home will appear seemingly out of nowhere. It will more than meet your needs. All will be far better than it ever was before."