Part 1 of 2 Hi, I’m Connie. That’s what the farmer calls me when he pats my head. I consider myself a country chicken. My life’s pretty calm. Eat, lay eggs, walk about the yard pecking at bugs. Come to think of it, life’s pretty amazing. Every now and then we get some excitement. MyContinue reading “Country Chicken”
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Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 9 Kol was too exhausted to sleep. He absent mindedly lit a candle. A faint rattling came to his ears. The thought of a snake in his chambers made him sick. Then a foot appeared from behind a curtain. Kessa entered the room dancing. The rattle he heard was her tambourine. “What didContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Revolt of 2050 Part 2
Switching to Sustainable Energy Windmills were pulled down or blown up. One of the funniest sights I saw was someone trying to pull a windmill down with a car. We never learned if it was staged or not. But the body of the car separated from the frame when the driver floored the gas. WeContinue reading “The Revolt of 2050 Part 2”
The Revolt of 2050 Part 1
Switching to Sustainable Energy Part 1 of 2 Time. Everyone has their separate opinion about time. Some view time as a friend. A trusted companion to walk with us through life. While others see time as a predator. Chasing us. Consuming us. However you choose to see time, it is a constant in life. AsContinue reading “The Revolt of 2050 Part 1”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 8 “Nor do I. There is something about the water that she needs. If you notice, Rajaf has set up a way to heat it. It is always warm.” Kol saw the water flowing under a round object, to the pool, then out of the pool back to the round object. “She willContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 7 After Kessa was dismissed, she went to the barracks. It wasn’t long before a horn blew. Kol knew where she went. A group of weary men and women went walking toward the barracks. Kol knew the Bejhar were everywhere. He just wasn’t sure where. Two climbed onto the beach from checking theContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 6 The entire party held up their hands. King Brum slid off his horse. “We are here to help.” King Kol met him. They looked at each other with caution. “You will answer to Kessa.” He bowed to her, “what do you need?” She, Max, and Kol looked over a map of theContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 5 Max came running up the steps. “The wall is intact. No breeches. We have found a great number wounded. Mostly by debris.” Kessa and Max walked away. Kol shouted after them. “What do you need?” Max shook his head, “hands to look for survivors, my king.” “What do we do?” RajafContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 4 “Thank you my son.” “Forgive me sire. I meant no disrespect.” “Forgiven this time. No, we will not go check.” “We could be here all night.” She said with panic in her voice. “God will let us know when it is time to leave.” She sat back down. Frego fell asleep. RajafContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Sandstorm Part 3 Once everyone was inside the shelter, the screaming stopped. Rajaf and Frego started tending to the wounded. As the wind ripped through the city, several people started praying to heathen gods. “That stops now. You are in my city and you will pray to our God or you will not pray atContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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