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College of the Crones- Chp 3 Part One
Interruption As he descended the spiral staircase into the great hall, the prince was pleased to see his servants, dressed as mice, standing quietly at their posts, ready to receive guests. Masked musicians had begun to play, filling the hall … Continue reading
College of the Crones-Chp 2 pt 2
As the days grew shorter and the nights longer, the prince could not help but brood on his once perfect life. Being immortal gave him endless years to think on what he had lost. This world was a desolate … Continue reading
College of the Crones- cont.
Chapter One- The Funeral Part 4 But now it was time for her decision. She couldn’t put it off much longer. All week long, gentlemen had left their calling cards at her house. The cards sat in a silver bowl … Continue reading
College of the Crones- cont.
Chapter One- The Funeral- Part 3 But the prince was overwhelmingly handsome, charming in speech, and strong in will, and none of the women who joined his court could resist him. Mikel had shielded her, his importance as a blacksmith … Continue reading
Plain Old Lucy- Scene Four
Back in the buying offices one week after the New York trip. Susie, Candy, and David are on their phones. Sean is inputting orders on his computer. Lucy walks in. She looks upset. LUCY (Putting his call on hold immediately) … Continue reading
Plain Old Lucy- Scene Three
Setting: In front of an elevator in the Fashion District in New York. The doors are closed. The doors open, and David and Lucy walk out. He’s carrying a briefcase, jean samples on hangers, and Lucy’s black buyer’s bag. LUCY … Continue reading
Magic demands a toll
Sometime in May I started to get excited about summer vacation. My non-teacher friends often are jealous that I have ten weeks off each year. Weeks I can spend writing my next novel, visiting exotic places, or sitting by my … Continue reading
The College of the Crones- Chapter Three
Masquerade Ball Although there were nightly parties at the prince’s castle, everyone’s favorite event was the harvest festival masquerade ball. All the landowners and townspeople came dressed in elaborate and often ridiculous costumes. The prince chuckled to himself as he … Continue reading