Gloria remained in the safe house, deep within the heart of Llwydcoed, dedicating herself to fast-tracking her Welsh language skills through Duolingo. She knew that adopting a new identity and blending seamlessly into the community was her best chance of avoiding the relentless pursuit of the IRS.
Day by day, Gloria practised her Welsh pronunciation, grammar, and vocabulary, determined to become a fluent speaker who could pass as a lifelong resident of Llwydcoed. She understood that her future depended on her ability to assimilate.
Meanwhile, back in the United States, the IRS had caught wind of a curious financial anomaly. Rumours had reached their ears that the recent Knit and Natter coffee morning in Llwydcoed had somehow raised an astonishing one million YoBucks. This staggering sum sent shockwaves through the federal agency, raising suspicions of financial irregularities and potential tax evasion.
Unbeknownst to Gloria, her actions were drawing the IRS ever closer to the village that had unwittingly become a hub of clandestine financial activities.
Mrs. Gruffudd, aware that the IRS was closing in on Llwydcoed, concocted a daring plan to divert their attention. She approached her son, Alun, with a proposal that required both his physical endurance and a high level of secrecy. Mrs. Gruffudd convinced Alun to sign up for the Dragon’s Back race, a gruelling six-day ultramarathon traversing the rugged Welsh countryside.
To further divert suspicion, Mrs. Gruffudd handed over the one million YoBucks that had been raised at the Knit and Natter coffee morning. She instructed Alun to bury the YoBucks underground at various checkpoints along the treacherous race route. The plan was simple: the IRS would be led on a wild goose chase, searching for hidden treasure while Gloria’s tracks remained concealed.
As Alun embarked on his epic journey, burying YoBucks beneath mossy rocks, at the roots of ancient trees, and in hidden crevices, he couldn’t shake the feeling that he was involved in something much larger and more mysterious than a mere ultramarathon.
Back in Llwydcoed, Gloria’s language skills improved day by day, but the shadow of the IRS loomed ever larger. The sleepy village was about to be shaken to its core as the federal agents descended upon its quaint streets, driven by the lure of one million YoBucks and the promise of uncovering the truth behind the financial intrigue that had enshrouded the community.
In the midst of this unfolding drama, Gloria continued her preparations, determined to embrace her new identity and elude the grasp of the authorities. The race was on, both for Alun in the Dragon’s Back and for Gloria, racing against time to disappear into the heart of Llwydcoed, a village where secrets had taken root, waiting to be unearthed.
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She hasn't apologized to me and I won't accept it. I know a lot of other people who wouldn't accept it from her either. She hurt so many people so deeply. She was a sicko witch who went out of her way to be as mean and cruel to people as she possibly could.
