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 with each word. “ShallContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
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Once there was Darkness
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 lowered his voice. “Kessa?” “AllContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
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 of metal on metal. KolContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
Once there was Darkness
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 up by hisContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
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.” “WhatContinue 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
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 being loved by their parents.Continue reading “Once there was Darkness”
The Snake and The Rabbit
“You and Mr. Holmes must find my daughter. Bring her back to me.” “Do you believe your daughter is alive?” “I know she is.” I raised an eyebrow that Mr. Parker noticed. “My wife died when Elizabeth was two giving birth to another daughter that passed as well. Lizzie is all I have left inContinue reading “The Snake and The Rabbit”
Once there was Darkness
Chapter 50 Part 1 Kol’s dream had been right. It took two years for this journey to happen. Two years of climbing rocks. Blood, sweat and silent tears. And more prayers than either Kessa and Frego had prayed in a life time. As much as it killed their soul, they had to abandon the horsesContinue reading “Once there was Darkness”
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“Write drunk. Edit sober.” Ernest Hemingway
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