Before Colli could react a loud clap of thunder rattled through the huge space. A second boom silenced when Jonan raised his hand. “Mommy.” Trevan jumped up. Splashing through the water, he ran to his mother. A third rumble half silenced when Colli raised her hand. Energy shook through her. “You have the power.” Jonan…
“This is good.” The smile from the female brought brightness to the sun, that struggled to reach fingers of light through the dense foliage. “Please come forward. Welcome awaits.” They walked along a path that twisted through the woods into a denser growth of trees. Barely wide enough for the three of them, Colli pulled…
The small car crept easily forward. When it stopped before the sign, Colli reached out to activate the speaker. “Hello Collianna.” A soft female voice greeted her. “Your sister may park the car in the wide space before the house. Don’t worry; we’ll give you guidance from there.” It was the accent, with the s’s…
A sheen of sweat gathered on her forehead. Mama told her it got really hot this time of year. “Even if you’re inside you’ll still feel it,” she warned. “No controlled conditions there.” Well, better start getting used to it. Colli folded the letter and put it in her pocket. She had to do one…
We find your qualifications very interesting. Our young son needs an innovative, disciplined instructor. You can contact us at 541-555-1234 to set an appointment. We would like to determine if your employment would benefit our son. Sincerely, Rohan Von Tratianus Strange name, Colli thought. But then again maybe it was a common one for earth. …
“Maybe, but I want to give it a try. Besides, I haven’t spent much time with that side of my family.” The thought of breathing fresh air, and living without walls always confining her had seemed so romantic. “If I do come back, I’ll have so many things to share with my students.” Colli could…
Colli stepped onto the tarmac. Heat rose through the thin soles of her shoes. Thick air made it difficult to breath. Following the white lined pathway toward the terminal, she wondered if she would ever get adjust to the extremes of her newly adopted home offered. Inside the terminal, artificial generators cooled the atmosphere. Much better,…
I’ve been spending most of my time on the edit. Rather, I should say the 2nd and 3rd edit of ‘Not Too Late Forever’. In between that and my day job, I’m making an effort to keep something posted to this webpage. The important thing this week is to continue working on the hook. Below are…
Monday, August 29, 2911, I sent this out to an agent. It was rejected. The good thing is the agent, Joanna Volpe, gave feedback that has already proven valuable. This week, I leave you with this query. In the next couple of weeks you will find an edited version. Comments are appreciated. Happy reading and writing….
On her mat, Annie sat up. Her heart pounded. “B…. Briton? What’s going on?” she asked. Briton turned her back and moved to where the Master sat. “You can’t be serious. She’s not ready.” “It is what it is.” Finality offered no opportunity for argument. “Briton.” Annie stood. “It was my choice. It still is.” She didn’t…
The soft hum of twin plane engines did nothing to ease Annie’s anxiety. The ancient machine lumbered through the azure sky carrying her to her destiny. She pulled her knees up to her chest. Beside her, Briton moved her head in a circular motion. When the windows darkened. Annie leaned against the bulkhead. “Wish I could do that,”…
Out in the bright sunlight, Annie stretched toward the warmth. It didn’t erase the memory of her dream. Or was it a dream? “Briton?” Annie couldn’t stop the shaking of her body. “Ye…yes?” Briton’s hesitation warned Annie to choose her words carefully. “Can…? Can you tell me? Is it real?” Briton’s shoulders slumped. What…
The darkened room kept time determination at bay. It also added to the terror of the screams she witnessed. Annie sat up on the hard bed. Dim lights, meant to add comfort irritated her. She slid off the solid surface and moved to the door. “Enough.” Hoarse, her voice rattled the silence. “I can’t…, can’t…
Anger became panic. Annie turned to leave, to run from this containment. In her way stood–. She stopped. It can’t be. Her mouth fell open. In the same robe covering as the two who led her here, Annie looked into her own face. One difference, instead of short cut red-golden hair this young woman had…
My destiny? Strange. Where? Annie expected fear, instead curiosity flooded in. She turned her hand over. In the soft light the coin sparkled, adding its own brilliance. “It is what it is,” a gentle masculine voice responded. Before Annie could ask a question the illumination in the cabin dimmed. “Relax. The journey begins.” “No. Let…
A sign at the entry to her apartment creaked with a gathering breeze. Annie LaMandu looked back over her shoulder. Someone stood in the darkened doorway watching. Across the quiet thoroughfare to the display of a second hand jewelry store, she crossed to get a better look. Whoever was there blended with the protecting shadows. …