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”
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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”
Waste not. Want not.
Waste not. Want not. Growing up; my daily life was filled with the saying, “waste not, want not.” When you’re young, what clue do you have in lives dot? As we grow; we learn, “money don’t grow on trees.” I save the salt from chocolate squeeze. To my stew you are added. Flavor has beenContinue reading “Waste not. Want not.”
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”
Big Mouth
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”
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”
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