December 1998 Gemmy Industries invented Big Mouth Billy Bass the animatronic singing fish. He belted out “Take me to the River” in grand fashion. By the early 2000’s, Billy had us rolling in Wal-Mart aisles every where with laughter. I have an indoor dog, Chico. He is house broken which means many, many walks. IContinue reading “Big Mouth”
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Once there was Darkness
Chapter 9 Part 1 A nice walk through the market would clear his head. He and Abraham strolled along. Most of the citizens were too afraid to approach him. His grandfather four generations back made sure of that. He ruled with an iron fist. Or so Kol had read. His subjects were so afraid ofContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 8 As Kol came to, the world around him was different shades of green. Why was he cold? Why was he wet? Standing took great effort. He fell forward, mud shot in the air when he stomped his foot on the ground to catch himself. The varying shades of green started to take shape:Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
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”
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”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 3 As Kol set preparing for yet another council meeting, his thoughts began to wonder. No amount of effort could help him focus on the task ahead. As he stood up, the room started to spin. He pushed the chair out of the way not realizing it made a loud noise. Regaining his balanceContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 2 What was worse; the lack of sleep or dreaming? At this point Kol dreaded sleep. Sleep meant dreams. His body needed sleep. His mind didn’t need to dream. When the dream started there were no images, only voices. “My king, I would like to develop a way for you and the Bejhar toContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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