Author Archives: Chico’s Mom

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

This took place at least 10 years ago. I worked in a used clothing store. This young man, maybe 10 comes in with his mom selling cookie dough for some fundraiser. He gives me his sales pitch and I listen intently. Halfway through; he looks over his shoulder to his mom for that smile ofContinue reading “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 50 Part 2 Kol addressed Brum, “we have remains. We did a complete census of Mecca. There is no one missing from our population.” A small box was brought through the crowd of soldiers and given to Brum. He accepted the box with a heavy heart. “Thank you.” He turned to see children beingContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

The Snake and The Rabbit

Parker “You and Mr. Holmes must find my daughter. Bring her back to me.” “Do you believe your daughter is alive?” “I know she is.” I raised an eyebrow that Mr. Parker noticed. “My wife died when Elizabeth was two giving birth to another daughter that passed as well. Lizzie is all I have leftContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 50 Part 1 Kol’s dream had been right. It took two years for this journey to happen. Two years of climbing rocks. Blood, sweat and silent tears. And more prayers than either Kessa and Frego had prayed in a life time. As much as it killed their soul, they had to abandon the horsesContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”