Once there was Darkness

Chapter 13 Part 2 Rajaf and Kessa started building the boat. It started out as a rough raft. Just trees held together with rope. It was the last thing they could do to honor their friend. They chanted the old prayers as they worked. Kol’s horse snorted, pulling them from their task. “May I help?”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Waste Not. Want Not.

Waste not. Want not. Growing up; my daily life was filled with the saying, “waste not, want not.” When you’re young, what clue do you have in lives dot? As we grow; we learn, “money doesn’t grow on trees.” I save the salt from chocolate squeeze. To my stew you are added. Flavor has beenContinue reading “Waste Not. Want Not.”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 12 Part 2 His soldiers looked on in disbelief. Their young visitor sat back down in defeat eating hungrily. “He is to be fed when we eat.” Kol ordered. For five days Kessa was gone. At dawn on the sixth day, she walked out of the forest guiding her horse. The young raider waitedContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 12 Part 1 Another sleepless night. Kol lit a candle, it was Kessa that answered the call. He was thrilled to see her. “My king,” she bowed her head. “Walk with me.” They walked a long time before either spoke. “My advisors want me to go to Garrard. King Teo is in poor healthContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”

Once there was Darkness

Chapter 11 The library was where Kol spent 80 percent of his time. His grandfather three generations back made records of everything he did. He had a staff of 15 scribes. Every word, every detail was written down for history. His father really didn’t care what history had stated. But he did. The council wasContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”