Chapter 15 Kol and Abraham were wondering through the market. He stopped at Roy’s booth. Roy was the best jeweler in Mecca. His better stuff was in his shop. Kol was surprised to see Roy here. Usually it was one of his children. “Sire,” he bowed his head. Kol found a very simple cross. ItContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 14 When Kol returned from his duties; on the foot of his bed, he found his cape folded neatly with a piece of a delicate flowering vine laying on top. This flower was unfamiliar to him. As he inhaled it’s scent, it struck him that he knew this smell. But the where was lost.Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 13 Part 2 Rajaf and Kessa started building the boat. It started out as a rough raft. Just trees held together with rope. It was the last thing they could do to honor their friend. They chanted the old prayers as they worked. Kol’s horse snorted, pulling them from their task. “May I help?”Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 13 Part 1 Leviticus 16:10 King Teo arrived for his visit. Three days into his stay, his party set on top of the palace overlooking the city. Teo was older than Kol by about 15 years. Louder, and bigger. He wasn’t to the point that he needed help to walk. When KolContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 12 Part 2 His soldiers looked on in disbelief. Their young visitor sat back down in defeat eating hungrily. “He is to be fed when we eat.” Kol ordered. For five days Kessa was gone. At dawn on the sixth day, she walked out of the forest guiding her horse. The young raider waitedContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 12 Part 1 Another sleepless night. Kol lit a candle, it was Kessa that answered the call. He was thrilled to see her. “My king,” she bowed her head. “Walk with me.” They walked a long time before either spoke. “My advisors want me to go to Garrard. King Teo is in poor healthContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 11 The library was where Kol spent 80 percent of his time. His grandfather three generations back made records of everything he did. He had a staff of 15 scribes. Every word, every detail was written down for history. His father really didn’t care what history had stated. But he did. The council wasContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 10 Part 2 “Flower for your thought.” Kol didn’t respond. Kessa sat down in front of him. “Daydreaming.” He finally answered. “Would you care if I asked you a personal question?” “As always, my king, I reserve the right not to answer.” She grinned. “You would deny your king?” “You would make one ofContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 10 Part 1 Kol went outside to let the sun beat on his face. He couldn’t spend another second looking at words. Along the path through the garden were tiny purple flowers. He sat on the ground stroking the flowers small petals with his fingertips. “Wasn’t that fun?” Kessa asked. “Our trip to KeptaContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 9 Part 2 Kol stopped to examine some fruit. In his head he was no longer in the market, he was laying curled up in the bed. A decision couldn’t be made to pass out or throw up. “Talk to me.” He whispered. “What would you like to talk about?” Her voice was softContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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