400 feet, are you afraid of heights? What a sight? ~ Step right up to the edge, a mortal delight. No fright. ~ Close your eyes. Are you ready for this surprise? ~ Extend your arms. There is no harm. ~ Sun beats down on your face. The wind blows your hair out of place.Continue reading “Ready! Set! Fall!”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 39 Kol went to the temple a little early. Priest Solomon was overjoyed to see him. He talked so much that Kol’s eyes glazed over. The words being spoken bounced out of his ears and into thin air. The priest stopped in front of Kol, pulling his attention back to the conversation. “I mustContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
The poem Kessa had left before Kol. She always left a note on her pillow for him. This night, she was home first. When she looked at her pillow, her heart sank, her note was still there. As she got closer to the bed; the realization hit her, this wasn’t her note. This was aContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
White Wax Protectant
The end One sunny day, Nanna was complimented by a stranger about how she seemed to glow. She smiled, excepted the compliment and moved on. It gave a little shot to her confidence. Made her smile. The next day she was complimented again. ‘Two days in a row she thought.’ Smiling to herself. It justContinue reading “White Wax Protectant”
White Wax Protectant
Part one Growing up poor had taught Nanna many lessons. Not being a wasteful person was the most valuable one. Nanna could make any item scream for mercy before it was tossed in the trash. What seemed like chump change to most people was down right golden to her. Nanna had an addiction. Like everyoneContinue reading “White Wax Protectant”
Once there was Darkness
Birthday Part 2 Rajaf opened the door to an agitated king. “My son,” he grinned allowing Kol in. “We haven’t spoken about that? Will you allow me to call you my son?” Kol smiled, “I would be honored.” “Please, come in.” Rajaf led him to the little kitchen; pouring both of them a cup ofContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Birthday Part 1 Kol was sitting on a cloud. The world around him was peaceful and calm. “How does it feel to be married again?” He smiled, “it feels right.” “What about us?” He wasn’t going to look at her. His focus would remain on the cloud. “I wasn’t able to get any feel aboutContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 38 Kessa walked into the library. Kol was pacing back and forth like a caged animal. The floor was covered in paper. Some of it was crumpled into balls. There were books splayed open. Sheets of paper everywhere. She was almost afraid to step anywhere. So she slipped off her shoes. Kol was soContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
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”
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”
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