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”
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The Snake and The Rabbit
The Snake There was a knock at the door. We had been so busy with our mystery that we heard not the bell. “Come,” Holmes scolded. It was Mrs. Hudson, “a gentleman here to see you sir.” Holmes ran to his room, reappearing with a coat, and threw it on the table; then turned toContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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”
White Wax Protectant
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”
The Snake and The Rabbit
The Mass: Part 1 With the movement of a man in great pain, he stumbled over to the table. He put his finger to his lips, “let us see what we observe.” He turned the parcel over. It made no sound other than the rattling of paper. “Thick heavy brown paper such as you couldContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Unicorn please
I’m driving home from work. The wind is blowing but not hard. A leaf here and there blows across the road in front of me. In the distance I see a sign flapping frantically back and forth. It almost touches the pavement it’s blowing so hard. Must be a flimsy sign to blow like thatContinue reading “Unicorn please”
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”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Black Dog He was standing in the sitting room gazing out the window, his left hand upon his forehead. I started to speak but before I could utter a sound he stopped me extending outward the same hand he had held over his forehead. Then he placed his forearm over his eyes. “Something is awryContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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”
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