July 9th 1665

          They have people killing all the dogs and cats on the street. They think that is what is doing that. God. These people are really stupid. With no cats or dogs the rats will thrive and more people will get the plague.

          Now the weather is also hot. It’s like a heat wave. Everyone tries to get out of the sun but there is hardly any protection if you live like my family.

          It’s only the beginning though. People are moving out of the city. They have blocked of the ends of streets with gates and have put guards there. Only people with a bill of health can pass through. Hardly anyone can afford one though.

          Only two people in our street have got past the gates. No one has any idea how they could afford the fee though.

          Alice is working in the bakery trying to get extra money so my family can get past, but they have started locking people up so hardly anyone comes to the bakery.

          Every one thinks that God has turned his back on us. They think someone has done something to upset him. I really can’t believe them. So just with all that devastating news I walk to the river in pitch black. It’s 11pm. everyone is asleep. I watch lights flicker to a stop. Well this day has been fun.

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Having to write a story for school on the Black Plague i decided to put it up hear and see what people think.
The main characters are Cassie and Alice. Set in London. Hope you like it. I know my teacher's and friends do. This story also was entered in a historical fiction competition through out the UK.
"I am well known in my part of London, but it's not for a good reason. My life has gone from great to devastating in a matter of days. My family became outcasts, the plague hit nd it's now 1666. That means ba luck. I've heard talk of the world being set alight. I'm hoping that i won't have to witness that."
Cassie is a nine year old girl who is famus for bringing death to the city of London. With people fleeing left, right and centre, Cassie has to also figure out her own problems but they don't always turn out right either...

updated Jul 8 '09 by nEmoIsHere