Chapter 7 As the king lay down, he knew it was pointless. Another sleepless night. Exhaustion overtook him as images of times past filled his mind; he was standing outside. At his feet, a pair of black shinny boots hit the ground hard. Dust bellowed up from every direction. His young son was placed inContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 6 Today was a special day. Once a year the two suns of Laypa were out at the same time. This made for a hot day indeed. Those who worshiped God spent as much time as they could in the glow of the two suns. It wasn’t a test to see how long youContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 5 Rajaf was sitting at his table working when there came a knock at the door. With his back bent, he shuffled to the door to answer it. Shocked rippled through his body when he did, for there stood Kol. “My king, come in.” The old man smiled allowing his king in. Kol wasContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 4 Part 2 He looked confused, “you say I have?” “Perhaps God needed you to be ready?” There was a knock at the door; a lady entered carrying a tray overflowing with bread, cheese and wine. Kessa nodded at her. In a moment, she returned with a container of water, bowed and left. “ReadyContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 4 Part 1 ‘Here we go again’, he told himself as he lay down. Kol tossed and turned. As he lay in the bed trying to sleep, he dreamt about the Battle of Youn-der. She had been there. He saw a black suit, the white that was her hair, but nothing more of her.Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
New Earth
2,030 marked the first human mission to Mars. Scientists were on this trip; people who were in charge of setting up the first ever base camp. Ground Y had already launched two BFS’s (Big Florida Spaceships) to Mars, full of cargo for the base camp. Earth held its collective breath as the big crafts landedContinue reading “New Earth”
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