Chapter 25 Since the queen mother had returned, Kessa was able to make good on her promise of dinner. They were given free rein of the house. Kessa’s home was their home. Every day he found more out about this woman. How amazing she was. He found himself in a small study. It reminded himContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 21 Part 2 The student spoke again, “So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.” Max answered almost immediately, “John 16:22.” Kol spoke, “Kessa don’t move.” “Keep talking.” Max reported. The Bejhar that went toContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 21 Part 1 Kol went to the top of the palace. From this spot, he could see far in every direction. Up here, a breeze was always blowing. The gentle breeze along with the humming of the waves weakened his defenses. He fell asleep. He was walking on the beach. “Will you allow meContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 20 Part 3 Abraham stood, bowed his head and left. Once he was out of the room, Kol asked; “do you think he’s telling the truth?” “What does he have to gain by lying, my king?” “I trust your judgment over anyone’s. What is your gut reaction to this?” Kessa didn’t answer him rightContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 20 Part 2 Kol went to the door. In a little while, a porter entered with tea and water. Kol instructed it to be sat near the box. As the porter left, Kessa arrived. “My king.” She bowed her head. He and Abraham were standing over a box of stuff. She bowed her headContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Testimony Tuesday
Our prayer group does this thing we call ‘Testimony Tuesday’. You can share. Or not. This was one of my testimonies. I freaked out a little. I’m a year older. My body isn’t in great shape; inside or out. I’m single, no children. Who’s going to take care of me as I age? Or helpContinue reading “Testimony Tuesday”
Once there was Darkness
Dreams Part 1 The army had a garden behind the barracks. Everyone had to take turns. You ate, you worked. This is where Kol found Kessa; on her hands and knees pulling weeds. Wild thoughts went through his head seeing her like this. ‘If only!’ He thought. After watching her for a few minutes, heContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 15 Kol and Abraham were wondering through the market. He stopped at Roy’s booth. Roy was the best jeweler in Mecca. His better stuff was in his shop. Kol was surprised to see Roy here. Usually it was one of his children. “Sire,” he bowed his head. Kol found a very simple cross. ItContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 14 When Kol returned from his duties; on the foot of his bed, he found his cape folded neatly with a piece of a delicate flowering vine laying on top. This flower was unfamiliar to him. As he inhaled it’s scent, it struck him that he knew this smell. But the where was lost.Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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”
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