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Lessons

The Core Question

10 Jan 202226 Jan 2022
Being Drawn Forward) In the most recent chapter of The Long Walk to Alquoran I finally started to unveil the reason why Tammath had been journeying to the Hallowed Throne…
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The Favored Son: Alternate- Part Eight

7 Jan 202127 Dec 2021
"You want to poison Reis?!" Tharol asked in shock. "Well not lethally," Beesk said quickly. "Just enough to make him sick that night. We'll get some Tinstin next time we…
Short Stories

Boat of Three: Part Five

20 Aug 202014 Dec 2021
"How could it be three days?" Captain Molley shook his head in disbelief. "I would have died." "I gave you water, I gave you what food I could...you couldn't take…
Short Stories

Slow and Easy, Then Sudden: Part Three

30 Apr 20201 Dec 2021
Howie turned his car back towards the desert and soon a long-lingering plume of dust was the only evidence of him that remained in town. As the sun slowly lowered…
Lessons

Divided Attention

16 Mar 202028 Nov 2021
I am currently writing a mystery story, and this type of tale presents a most unusual dilemma. In most mysteries the author must hold the attention of the reader, but…
Short Stories

Washed Down the River: Part Two

12 Mar 202028 Nov 2021
Daley declined the ride from Officer Hales. His conversation with Quincy had got his mind stirred, and he needed time to muddle out why. So instead he dug his hands…
Short Stories

Free Cleaning Service: Part One

9 Aug 201811 Nov 2021
Jim Morgan ducked under the police tape and pulled his coat tighter against the wind. He moved with hurried steps, little splashes of muddy rainwater billowing around his ankles. He…

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