When my best friend passed away, it ripped my heart out. We knew it was coming. Even so, nothing prepares you for that life changing pain. My bestie was closer to me than my family. So much so that many of her family members adopted me as their own. She left different people gifts inContinue reading “Bestie and the Ghost”
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The Snake and The Rabbit
Araminta (Ara) Elizabeth (Lizzie, Liza) Parker (Merryweather?) The December wind tore with force down Bakers Street. As the years progressed on me, my old wound pains me even more. Not to mention the normal ware on the human body with age. As the snow piled up on the sides of the buildings out our windows,Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 52 Max and Kol were walking the wall. “How’s Kessa adjusting?” Kol finally asked. “I observe she’s disappointed, that’s the best word I can think of. Other than that, she’s doing well.” Kol let out a long sigh. “I know this wasn’t what she wanted.” “You know the queen; she will thrive. No oneContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
John Paul Riker Holmes and I were eating a mouth full of dinner. I was thrilled that Holmes was trying to eat. He said not a word since we returned from Wiltshire. There came a knock at the door, a visitor came calling. “Watson,” Holmes sighed. “I have a pounding head,” his voice cracking withContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
The fight Part 2 Kessa finally stopped at the river. “Please talk to me.” Kol pleaded. She didn’t say a word. “Were you trying to take my head off?” “I was fighting with Max.” “I am aware. Frego is the one who pointed out you were fighting with your emotions not your head.” He loweredContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
The fight Part 1 Max and Kessa were fighting in the yard. They had been fighting for hours and quite the crowd had gathered to watch them. Neither of them spoke as they fought. No battle noises. All you heard was the thunk of wood on wood. When the swords came out, the clink ofContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 51 Kessa’s house on the mountain became their getaway. Anytime either of them needed a break, that was their retreat. Petro came running up to Kessa. He was red faced and out of breath, “come, come” he pointed at the stables. She followed him finding Kol asleep on the hay. Chico was curled upContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
Wiltshire A few mornings later I came down stairs to find Holmes in his dressing gown. The room filled with smoke. I coughed as I crossed the room to open a window. “Holmes, this atmosphere is positively toxic.” He continued to exhale clouds of smoke. “I am sure the fire services will be here presently.”Continue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
This took place at least 10 years ago. I worked in a used clothing store. This young man, maybe 10 comes in with his mom selling cookie dough for some fundraiser. He gives me his sales pitch and I listen intently. Halfway through; he looks over his shoulder to his mom for that smile ofContinue reading “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 50 Part 2 Kol addressed Brum, “we have remains. We did a complete census of Mecca. There is no one missing from our population.” A small box was brought through the crowd of soldiers and given to Brum. He accepted the box with a heavy heart. “Thank you.” He turned to see children beingContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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