Chapter 34 They all met for breakfast the next morning. The Queen Mother smiled, “Lady Kessa.” Kessa bowed her head, “my lady.” “I’m so glad you could join us.” Kol pulled out a chair for his mother. She sat down. “Thank you.” Then he pulled out a chair for Kessa as he cracked his littleContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 33 Kessa was standing at the water’s edge. The waves kissing her feet. “What would it take for you not to do that?” “How far do you think I would make it, my king?” “Your upper body strength would get you half way there.” “And then?” Kol sighed. “With your leg hurt, I don’tContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 32 Frego and Max were fighting on the beach. Kessa sat just in the distance watching them. Kol sat down beside her. “What did you do with the Behemoth?” “God told me to take it to the North Woods.” “Max met us on the trail so he didn’t go with you.” “No, my king.”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 31 Part 2 “What did you learn?” There was that grin; it was distracting her so, “let’s walk.” She and Kol walked through the garden. She told him all that she had learned. After the report, he was quiet as they continued their walk. When they had reached the market he asked, “what areContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 31 Part 1 On the ship ride to the island, Kol was trying to find a nice spot to take a nap. Max stepped from the shadows. “Max.” Max had a stern look on his face, “don’t hurt her.” He was gone. Kol was a little shaken but continued to search for his quiteContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Who would marry you?
I met a guy. He’s a real pi. We dated in secret. Married the same. Only after a 6 month time frame. I said, “he swept me off my feet.” He said, “I grounded him when we meet.” Opposite on so many forms. But then again, quite the norm. One day; at work – duringContinue reading “Who would marry you?”
Once there was Darkness
Ring of grass Kol was young. Maybe 14, walking in the woods with a bow and quiver across his back. This was when he decided he hated long hair. It was pulled back away from his face with a piece of leather. This would be his first act on his coming of age birthday; heContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 30 Part 2 “Let me test.” He dipped her blood filled boot in the pool. It bubbled and hissed wildly. “Can’t do that. Looks like we are doing this the old fashion way.” Rajaf began to mix together different things from his bag making a green paste. “Baby girl, this is going to hurt.”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 30 Part 1 It was time to go to the island. Kol was trying to get everything ready. He called for Kessa. He was working on different things when she arrived. Trying to get all the loose ends tied up for Abraham before they left. “My king.” It wasn’t two minutes into him talkingContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Clickety clack
Tired. I’m so tired. Here in the muck and mire. < I want to feel – peel – < back to a time when there were no words. Back to a moment when nothing was absurd. ~ My body shivers from the late spring night air. Coupled with the dew clinging to my skin makesContinue reading “Clickety clack”
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