Chapter One: Escape

This is what happens when you see everyone writing these 'Adopted By' stories, you haven't written one, and your wonderful friend Debbie encourages you instead of putting a stop to your mad idea.

This is the story of Mercedes, who grew up in an orphanage, and decided one day to run away and see the world for herself.
Or rather, see Dunsfold for herself; she doesn't get very far.