The Forest of Dean We had just begun to settle back into breakfast and our discussion of the narrative, when there was another knock at the door. Again, it was Mrs. Hudson. “Mr. Holmes, sir there is a gentleman here to see you sir.” On Mrs. Hudson’s heels was a young looking man. He wasContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 41 Part 1 Kessa and Kol were sitting in the garden enjoying a relaxing evening when a sister appeared. Her brown frock was as peaceful as she was against the beauty of the garden and the calm of the evening. “Priest Solomon sent me to speak with you.” Kol rose from his seat, “joinContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Little Book The little book was on the table between us. I produced my notebook to make some notes. “Who do you think this woman is writing to?” Holmes was silent for a moment, which was his custom most of the time. “At present, us. We are the ones reading the narrative.” “There areContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
The breakdown, Part 2 “I’m so tired of fighting. That is what I accidentally told Max in the bell tower. Let it be finished.” Kol’s voice cracked, “you would leave me?” “It would break my heart..” She couldn’t finish her thought. “I have forgotten so much. You know this. I remember the moment I fellContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
The breakdown, Part 1 Kol rolled over but didn’t feel Kessa beside him. As he turned up the light, he saw that she wasn’t in the room. She was not in their chambers. He called for Max. “My king.” He bowed his head. “Where is Kessa?” “Luke is following her. She went toward the river.”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 40 Kol was standing in the court yard when Kessa came into view. He held out his hand for her. She took it as he kissed her. “Are you busy?” She blushed, “I’m never too busy for you.” He started walking, “how’s your hip?” She sighed, “stiff.” He kissed her hand as he continuedContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Ready! Set! Fall!
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!”
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”
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