Chapter 37 Kol woke patting the bed beside him. Kessa wasn’t there. He looked at his hand and saw his wedding ring. He didn’t dream that they got married. Where was she? Sitting on the bed, he stared at the large curtain that covered ‘the door’. In his heart, he knew Kessa was aware ofContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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The Snake and The Rabbit
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a Sherlock Holmes fan. I own the canon. I have a book written to accompany the canon. I own the Granada series with Jeremy Brett and the series with Benedict Cumberbatch. When I was younger, I didn’t know there were stories after ‘The Final Problem’. HolmesContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Legacy of stupidity: you’re not cute or funny
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? Sounds like a good book title. 🤔 Yes, I know the prompt said ‘WANT to leave behind.’ I wish to come back and visit this prompt in 20 years when ‘Buck’ is transcribing my memoir. If you have had the chance to read my poetry, 95%Continue reading “Legacy of stupidity: you’re not cute or funny”
2 minute plan
Alarm clock screaming in my ear; Come on! Just 2 more minutes. Smack. Smack! Just 2 more minutes. I can finish my dream in 2 more minutes. Cheekie can wait just 2 more minutes. My bed is soft and comfortable. Just 2 more minutes. Do I really have to go to work? Just 2 moreContinue reading “2 minute plan”
Cold vs Hot
How do you feel about cold weather? There is only so much I’m willing to take off. 🫢You can always pile on layers to stay warm.
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 36 There was a knock at the door, it was Frego. “Grandmother sent me to check on you. You didn’t join us for breakfast.” Kol allowed Frego to step into the room. Kessa was still asleep behind the shrouded bed. “We spent much of the night talking. I guess we lost all track ofContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Absolute
Absolute #311 https://sammiscribbles.wordpress.com/2023/05/13/weekend-writing-prompt-311-absolute/ Absolute torrential crying mourning fitful wailing absolute ~~ light extinguished darkness blinding remembrance only absolute ~~~~ no guiding voice no healing song no beacon of light absolute ~~~~ depth of darkness cold stillness void of light absolute ~~~~ silence profound piercing shrieking absolute ~~~~ cold penetrates layers disintegrate time closes absolute ~~~~Continue reading “Absolute”
A scent that stirs
You had a very distinctive smell. Tonight, did you come visit me? Just a quick hello. To make sure I’m okay. I deeply inhaled the scent, that reminds me so much of you. A scent I hope I never forget. It brings tears. I close my eyes and breathe again. “hi, dad. Thanks for visitingContinue reading “A scent that stirs”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 35 Part 2 “I’m a warrior. I don’t know how to be a queen.” “I don’t know how to be a husband. Sarah and I were only married a year before she died. Nine months of that year she was child.” He paused. “That was the worst nine months of my life. What kindContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Here comes the rain
It’s raining here. There? No. Only 3 miles separate. ~~~~~ Only 3 miles separate where I live from my best friend. It can be raining at my house and not hers. And vise versa.
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