Tales of the Prince V – To War

Tales of the Prince V – To War

Riding to the battlefield Prince Sebastian could hardly hide his excitement. For the first time his armor and sword were no longer for practice.  Even though he would not be in the thick of the battle, an ambush could come from any direction. If attacked, he would have to put his fighting skills to the…

The Narrow Road

The Narrow Road

Molly knew she had to make a decision, the most important one of her life. It was time for her to leave the familiar road she had been traveling her whole life. From now on the narrow road was the one she needed to follow now. Jason had told her about the narrow road several…

One Body Many Parts

One Body Many Parts

The robot gripped the rubber ball with its claw, spun around on its wheels, and sped up the ramp. On the upper level of the racecourse, it bounced over a series of speed bumps, which made it difficult for the robot to hold on to the ball. Even though it bounced up and down violently,…

You Too Will be Judged

You Too Will be Judged

This is a continuation of the story Lost as Sea. Eli and Patrick tugged the heavy boat onto the beach. Eli surveyed what might be his new home for a while. “We need to find fresh water. Follow me,” Eli led the others into the forest. He stopped occasionally to look around. It wasn’t long…

Lost at Sea

Lost at Sea

This is a continuation of the post A Rescue Mission. Eli could do nothing. The waves of the fierce sea lifted him up and dropped him down again. Surrounded by darkness, he could see nothing. “Patrick!” He shouted to his friend who had been at his side moments ago, but there was no answer. With…

A Rescue Mission

A Rescue Mission

A Rescue Mission This is a continuation of the post When the Storm Comes Two Weeks Before the Sinking A net filled with wooden barrels swung like a pendulum from the dock to the waiting ship. A man carrying a seabag strolled along the dock. Unaware of the danger he wandered into the path of…

When the Storm Comes

When the Storm Comes

“Reef the topsails!” The captain barked. Young Eli watched as the ship’s crew raced up the ratlines.  High overhead the men spread out over the wooden yards to bring in some of the canvas sails.  After nearly two weeks at sea, Eli was beginning to understand the ways of the sailing ship even though he…

Beware of the Snare

Beware of the Snare

This is a continuation of the story An Angel of Light When Tori’s eyes adjusted to the dim light inside the temple, she noted two flickering oil lamps.  There were no windows, only the door they just entered, and another arched doorway on the opposite side of the room.  The arched doorway was draped with…