In April 1692, he last two surviving witches to escaped the salem witch trials died on the outskirts of a small town. The two bodies were burned, their ashes were scattered to the winds. But on that day, their ashes on fell to the ground. Those ashes, infused the ground with what was left of their souls. For little over 400 years those woods, were left to th...
Chapter 22 Ted was on hand to greet them as they climbed from the Ford. "Welcome back chaps, had a good Christmas I hope? You'll find some more presents in the storage tents along with some livestock." Mystified, they looked in the tents. Large bags announced they were Berber Tents, in another they found boxes with the legend, Camels Kneeling, Camels Stand...
My name is Alicia Joanna Silverman. I'm the Head Trainer of Secret Fat Camp in the city of Norwood, Massachusetts. It's a camp where big women who want to shed a few pounds can go. It's a nurturing yet challenging environment. I ought to know, I've been coming there for years. Now, I am in charge of it. It's my ship and I run it with a tight fist. Any fatt...
Chapter 30 All the men were present inside the hotel lobby. Jack came over to see him, "I understand from Bobby, I'm to command our Jeep, Boss." Shaun smiled, "Make sure you bring it back in one piece." Sues' patrol gathered around him. "You're going to be in the landing party then, Boss?" Titch asked. "Yes, me and Cookie, you'll take your orders from...
Chapter 36 The mists slowly rolled back, and he gasped as the pain lanced through him. He tried to focus his eyes, his mouth seemed full of ashes. He stared up at a figure with a naval shirt on as the figure bent over him. The face smiled and lifted his head to drink from a glass, the water seemed the best drink he had ever had. He saw the lips moving and s...
Chapter 32 Five days later he got the all clear from the doctor, on condition he rested and didn't overdo it. He was informed dressing would be provided and pain killer tablets to the Officer who would be tending to him. Later in the afternoon Sharon arrived to take him to the villa. He was quite in the car as she drove, she sensed that he was brooding ove...
Chapter 10 The Ford staff car drew up in front of the imposing entrance to the Nile Palace Hotel. Three boys in smart uniforms with a red fez upon their heads descended upon the car. Bobby handed the keys to one of them. "Have it cleaned and polished," he said handing over a few Egyptian pounds. The Officers made their way inside, moving to the reception...
Chapter 18 The five Officers came to attention in front of Captain Silverman's desk. "Please be at ease gentlemen and grab your selves a chair." He waited until they were all seated before continuing. "I called you all here to hear my views regarding Z Patrol. It is my opinion, and I stress only my opinion unfortunately, that we have not heard the last of...
Chapter 26 Shaun opened his eyes and blinked several times to re-focus. Glancing at his watch, he saw it was 7:10am. He'd slept for over twelve hours. He collected his wash bag and made his way to the showers. It was strangely quite outside, the only sound was of snoring coming from the tents. After his shower he called in to the mess tent. The cooks had j...
Chapter 38 Over the next six weeks, Shaun was helping Aunt Vicky and learning the administration of The Crater and animal reserve. He and Sharron had driven to Nairobi for him to inspect the plants there. And for Sharron to have some clothes made and also select some furnishings for the home The war was continuing with advances made in Italy and every on...