The light from the Spirit of Blessing that fell on Mirias appeared dimmer to the travelers as they neared the west gate. Prince Edward breathed in a deep sigh of relief, mingled with heavy anticipation, much the same as the last time he had this view of home. ReAnne had sat limp in his saddle, … Continue reading Chapter 29
Chapter Twenty Eight
“Benjamin, be still.” Hearing Edward’s sharp tone, Ottelo and Pitney drew their swords, but Edward was already working his gift on the vex walking beside his brother. Belda’s disappearance instantly forgotten at the sight of him. “Put those away. She will not harm me,” Benjamin said quickly, readjusting his brim to fall lower, hiding half … Continue reading Chapter Twenty Eight
Chapter Twenty Seven
“A meeting with the Assembly has been called, my lord, as you suspected. By Prince Dennis.” Begrenzen, who had just returned from assessing the Great King, shushed the whispered voice with one glare towards the dark corner from which it had come. He watched rather impatiently as his new servant, Dariah, poured his milk and … Continue reading Chapter Twenty Seven
Chapter Twenty Six
He was at the edge of the familiar and the unknown. The gift he had been learning, using, without thought as one uses a hand to reach for something, was awkward here. Uncomfortable. He stood at the precipice of the Spirit of Blessing and Decay. The Point of Rending. It was not what he thought. … Continue reading Chapter Twenty Six
Writing Prompt Wednesday
***Let the record show, I have no excuse for not doing these each week. My bad.*** Before you read...I have a little bit of trivia for you...because I like knowing things. Ha! I love stories about the Titanic. Morbid? Maybe. But here it is, nonetheless. While the orchestra started playing in the first class lounge, … Continue reading Writing Prompt Wednesday
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Today is a two for one! Write a “Dear John” letter, breaking up with your high-school sweetheart who’s in the army. Dear John, I haven’t known where my letters might find you for what feels like forever. I kept writing them every day, expecting a reply, but one never came. For a long time, I … Continue reading Writing Prompt Wednesday
Half Marathon Training
I signed up before I even thought too much about what I was doing. I was so anxious to get in before the price went up. Excited that my oldest wanted to run his first 5k. Giggled over the idea of getting new running shoes (I love shopping) and all the swag from the race. … Continue reading Half Marathon Training