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”
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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”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 35 Part 2 “I’m a warrior. I don’t know how to be a queen.” “I don’t know how to be a husband. Sarah and I were only married a year before she died. Nine months of that year she was child.” He paused. “That was the worst nine months of my life. What kindContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Confusion: where am I?
Where am I? Something was running. There was the muffled sound of birds chirping. Was that a car that drove past? As I stretched, muscles groaned from inactivity. It dawned on me, my frame was too long for a full stretch upon this surface. Through closed blinds, sunlight found a way. I was warm fromContinue reading “Confusion: where am I?”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 35 Part 1 Kol woke in a dead panic. “Max!” He screamed. He burst into the room finding Kol kneeling in the floor holding his chest. “My king?” Max knelt with him. Kol could hardly speak. “Where is she?” “If you are referring to Kessa, she is in her room. My king.” Max extendedContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Ticket Tag
Ticket Tag * This is not a real game. Please don’t try this; you will get a ticket. And no one wants to pay a fine instead of receiving a present for your next gift giving occasion. Well, I heard a new one —- ticket tag. As I was loading my car at Wal-Mart, aContinue reading “Ticket Tag”
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