Fearing for her safety, it became a routine for Lorenzo to screen Nia's escorting dates and drive her to them. He didn't go on the interviews with her, but he made sure she got there safe and did background checks on the men. It gave him peace of mind knowing she was safe in a fucked up world. Nia was dressed to the nines, ready for her escorting date at an...
CHAPTER TEN Thomas Tregonney Authors note: Reference to a 'Hall' A Hall was a mixed traffic tender engine. All members of the class were named after manorial Halls. * At first the valley was all black, a black so still and thick it had substance. The sky was not black however, as countless stars and the Milky Way splashed a kaleidoscope of silver across...
************* CHAPTER TWENTY TWO The ocean trip to the city of Tellismere was somewhat delayed by contrary winds, which at this winter season came near head on, from the northwest. The fleet was running close-hauled, tacking back and forth beating their way upwind. In better weather, the trip could have been made in less than a week, but instead they felt l...
NOTE: For the month of October my wife and I exchanged our home in New Zealand with a couple living on Long Island, New York. This tale arose from that visit; I scribbled down the opening when sitting in the art gallery herein named. Enjoy. – Author. * An autumn chill in the breeze under overcast skies persuaded Merrick to choose an indoor activity on his...
"Do not tell a friend anything you would conceal from an enemy."-Arab proverb. *** "There is, of course, the tale of the man who built a horse of ebony that flew through the air with its rider—" "We've heard that one already. What about the tale of the three Sufi Qalandars who were each the sons of kings and also each blind in one eye?" "That one was as...
This is a work of fiction and does not represent any person, living or dead. This work is copyrighted and may not be reproduced in any manner without written permission of the author. Just prior to receiving my discharge from the Marine Corps, the Navy dentist told me that I should hang around and let him remove my wisdom teeth. Of course I ignored his advi...
Seeing that she was still a little uneasy, he gave himself another mental kick. Slow down, boy, you'll spook her. Deciding to keep the conversation light, he said laughing, "Really, I bet the Italians didn't care to much for the Irish thing." "I don't know, I never asked. He died when I was six. I didn't really know what Irish and Italian meant actually. Al...
"Mummy, let's go." The kids were getting restless. As much as they had enjoyed the party at Sharon's house, they were looking forward to the trick or treat bit. Sharon smiled somewhat exasperated. I suppose she was happy that her contribution to the day was coming to a close now also. It had been a long day already, a long week for that matter. Halloween w...
My thanks to Nthusiastic for her help with editing, beta reading, and making good suggestions! ***** "How can she sleep in the carriage?" Isonei was roused from her sleep by Oberath's grousing, but only barely cracked her eyes open. "Let my sister sleep. She'll entertain you again when she wakes, she's had a hard journey." Ivorith murmured and adjust...
This story is the second of a three part series. Each story examines the experience from the viewpoint of one of the three characters. Although not essential, I think you will enjoy them better if you read this one after reading the first story in the series because there is a plot spoiler in this segment. And as always, comments are welcome. Thanks for read...